Tesselaarsdal Pinot Noir 2023
Member Price €37.92
Hemel-en-Aarde means ‘Heaven on earth’ and it’s an accurate description of one of South Africa’s most beautiful and exciting wine regions.
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are kings here - and the best examples can easily rival top Burgundy.
Berene has followed the lead of former Hamilton Russell winemakers Kevin Grant and Hannes Storm - to source grapes from the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, the highest part of the valley.
The grapes here sit on the vines for 2-3 weeks longer than the rest of the valley, developing richer and more complex flavours.
Grapes from the Ridge are lighter in structure, so Berene presses 10% of them as whole-bunch, and cold soaks with pips and skins intact to beef it up a little.
She then adds further structure and flavour by ageing the wine in French oak for 9 months - so you end up with a fragrant, soft Pinot with tons of red fruit and cranberry, with lovely intensity, freshness and length.
Wine expert Greg Sherwood called Berene the “next South African Pinot Noir icon” and from tasting this, you can believe the hype.
By buying this wine you’re also supporting Berene on her brave journey to start a vineyard in Tesselaarsdal, the nearby village where she’s originally from, and where her ancestors lived as freed slaves.
So you get an amazing wine and help someone live their dream, what’s not to love about that?!
| Wine type | Red |
| Grape(s) | Pinot Noir |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region of origin | Walker Bay |
| Appellation | Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Oak? | Yes |
| Months in Oak | 9.5 months |
| Type of Oak | French oak |
| Allergens (e.g. does it contain Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts) | None |
| Average age of vines | 15 years |
| Average altitude of vines (m) | 250m |
| Soil type(s) | Bokkeveld shale - clay derived soil |
| Closure Type | Cork |
| Is this wine organic? | Yes, not certified. The farm applies organic practices like using insects instead of herbicides, etc. |
| Biodynamic? | No |
| Sustainably produced? | Yes, IPW certified |
| Suitable for vegans? | Yes |
| Ageing potential | 10 years |
| Ideal drinking window | 2025 - 2035 |
Every wine list needs a kick-ass Pinot and Chardonnay and it's hard to beat the good stuff from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley in South Africa.
So when I was tipped off on an employee of the legendary Hamilton Russell Vineyards making her own wine on the side, I had to find out more.
FOR IRELAND
We know how important it is to get your wine order quickly and efficiently. So we’ve partnered with UPS to offer next-day delivery on our wines.
Here’s what you need to know:
- It’s free - delivery is already included in the members' price
- It’s fast - you’ll get next-day delivery if you order before 12pm Monday-Thursday
- It’s environmentally-friendly - all of our orders are shipped carbon neutral with UPS.
€2 per case is added to all Northern Ireland orders to cover additional shipping costs. The point of sale occurs in the Republic of Ireland.
Our minimum order requirement is 6 bottles and we ship in multiples of 6’s. This can be 6 different bottles!
You may need to show your ID on delivery.
Please read our Terms & Conditions for more information.
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FOR UK
1. Order minimum & case sizes
We ship exclusively in full cases of wine. Your order must be a minimum of 6 bottles and in a multiple of 6 (for example 6, 12, 18 bottles).
2. Where we deliver
We deliver across Great Britain, with a small number of exceptions. Delivery is currently not available to the following locations:
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Channel Islands (GY, JE)
Please also note that some more remote areas take a little longer to reach. For the postcodes listed below, delivery may take 2–5 working days due to their location, and there is an additional £20 charge applied to these areas:
KA27, KA28, AB31–AB56, IV1–IV63, KW1–KW17, PH15–PH150, PA20–PA78, HS1–HS9, PH42–PH44, ZE1–ZE3, FK16–FK21,BT
3. Delivery timeframe
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Place your order by midday (12pm) Monday-Friday for next working-day delivery.
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Saturday delivery is available when you order by midday on Friday.
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If you order after midday, your delivery will fall on the next working day, and in some cases it may arrive sooner - but this is not guaranteed.
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Orders placed after 3pm on a Friday will be delivered on the following Tuesday.
4. Courier & delivery options
We use DPD Local for all deliveries with the default method as delivery to your address - handover required. You’ll receive text and/or an email notification to let you know your case has been shipped and another with your 1 hour delivery window, with both giving you the options to:
• leave in a safe place
• leave with a neighbour
• change the delivery day
• deliver to a different address
• deliver to a DPD Pickup ParcelShop
If you choose a safe place or a neighbour and the parcel is delivered to that place or person, responsibility passes to you from that point onwards.
5. Age verification
This site is for adults only. We operate a Challenge 25 age verification policy. When in doubt DPD will request valid photo ID on delivery to confirm you are 18 or over. Accepted ID includes a passport, driving licence or other recognised photographic ID.
6. Damaged goods in transit
If your case of wine is damaged during transit, we will be notified by DPD and will reorder and dispatch a replacement for you at the earliest opportunity and keep you updated throughout.
7. Returns once delivered
If you decide you need to return your order after it has been delivered, please get in touch with us and we will arrange a collection. Returns are handled on a case-by-case basis once you contact us.
8. General provisions
By placing an order you agree to these delivery terms. We may update or amend these terms from time to time - any changes will apply to orders placed after the update.