Hearth Artjesvlei Pinot Noir 2023 1998 together with the help of

together with the help of fellow blender Aimée Gibson

Highland Park single casks used to be more available but have practically disappeared in today's market

dry August leading to early budbreak

The majority of the recipe uses whisky purchased as new make by Compass Box which was then matured in a variety of casks

savoury barbecue smokiness and hints of rum and raspberry

Hearth Artjesvlei Pinot Noir 2023 1998 together with the help ofDESCRIPTION Made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes sourced from the dry farmed Artjesvlei vineyard in the Upper Hemel en Aarde Valley, just 7km from the cool Atlantic, with granite rich soils. Planted to Pinot Noir clone PN777 on Richter 110 rootstock, the vines grow on a 12% south facing slope at 280m elevation, rooted in ancient granite bedrock and heavier clay seams that preserve moisture through the regions dry summers. Hand harvested, destemmed, and