Pinot Noir Association of South Africa

Unearth the Elegance: Pinot Noir’s Flavors Rooted in Rich Terroir

Our Passion

We are a group of wine producers that are passionate about South African Pinot Noir. We strive to showcase the elegance and sophistication that is Pinot Noir.

Flavour Profile

The finest Pinot Noir flavor encompasses intricate notes of cherry, raspberry, mushroom, forest floor, along with hints of vanilla and baking spice when matured in French oak.

Region

Pinot Noir is best suited in cooler climate regions of Elgin and Hemel-en-Aarde. Durbanville, Franshoek and Stellenbosch have produced elegant Pinot Noirs.

Events

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Pinot Noir Experience

On International Pinot Noir Day, 18th August, we host a public tasting event show casing our passion for Pinot Noir.

Technical Day

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Tim Atkin

Tim Atkin MW

‘The high quality of the best Cape Pinots is the single biggest achievement of the modern South African wine industry.’ – 

~ Wine Journalist

Oz Clarke

Oz Clarke

Pinot Noir is not easy to get right. A lot of the work that you have done in places like Hemel-en-Aarde has created a new style of Pinot Noir. It is not like the French. It is not like the Californians. It is not like the New Zealanders. It is yours.

~ British Wine Writer