The Peter Finlayson Pinot Noir 2022 is a particularly special South African Pinot Noir: the first wine made together by Peter Finlayson and his son Peter-Allan Finlayson, bringing together two generations that have played important roles in establishing the Hemel-en-Aarde as one of South Africa's great Pinot Noir regions. The 2022 is the inaugural vintage under their joint label.

Sourced from the Cuvée Cinema vineyard in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, the wine is fragrant and finely detailed, with layers of ripe strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate, and cherry joined by dried flowers, earthy spice, clove, cinnamon, and subtle herbal notes. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh, and energetic, with finely textured tannins and an appealing savory quality running beneath the red fruit. Earthy and herbal nuances provide complexity, while bright acidity gives the wine tension and a long, precise finish.

There is also a lovely story behind the bottle. Peter Finlayson was one of the pioneers of cool-climate Pinot Noir in South Africa, particularly through his work at Bouchard Finlayson. Peter-Allan subsequently established Crystallum with his brother Andrew, becoming one of the country's most highly regarded contemporary Pinot Noir producers. This wine brings those two generations together in a single, tiny-production release.

Pair with duck breast, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, grilled salmon, or simply prepared lamb.

The Peter Finlayson Pinot Noir 2022 is a particularly special South African Pinot Noir: the first wine made together by Peter Finlayson and his son Peter-Allan Finlayson, bringing together two generations that have played important roles in establishing the Hemel-en-Aarde as one of South Africa's great Pinot Noir regions. The 2022 is the inaugural vintage under their joint label.

Sourced from the Cuvée Cinema vineyard in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, the wine is fragrant and finely detailed, with layers of ripe strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate, and cherry joined by dried flowers, earthy spice, clove, cinnamon, and subtle herbal notes. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh, and energetic, with finely textured tannins and an appealing savory quality running beneath the red fruit. Earthy and herbal nuances provide complexity, while bright acidity gives the wine tension and a long, precise finish.

There is also a lovely story behind the bottle. Peter Finlayson was one of the pioneers of cool-climate Pinot Noir in South Africa, particularly through his work at Bouchard Finlayson. Peter-Allan subsequently established Crystallum with his brother Andrew, becoming one of the country's most highly regarded contemporary Pinot Noir producers. This wine brings those two generations together in a single, tiny-production release.

Pair with duck breast, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, pork tenderloin, grilled salmon, or simply prepared lamb.