Ataraxia Pinot Noir26. 95 per bottle 2017 VINTAGE ABV 13% Ataraxia was founded in 2004 by husband and wife team, Kevin and Hanli, in partnership with a few friends. Ataraxia is situated, in The Skyfields, a unique lanscape, lying as it does on the most elevated section of the Hemel en Aarde area. Their vineyards are planted on some of the most spectacular terroirs South Africa has to offer. The svelte nose offers up a fine blend of red cherries, pomegranate, delicate

but it needs time

the reserve wines being kept in magnums to prevent oxidation

frothy bubbles

Since 2009 a 0

The wines are intended to provide immediate charm and approachability

5% merlot and 1% petit verdot

‘My goodness

with crushed currants and cassis

floral scents with hints of elder flower and spicy cinnamon overtones

rich dark chocolate and liquorice fill out the flavour spectrum

Everything is in place – remarkable concentration and a beautiful nose of cedar and ripe blackcurrant and blackberry with some kirsch and spice box in the background

with frost being a common problem