Radford Dale Freedom Pinot Noir 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Radford Dale
Label Name:
 
Freedom Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
South Africa
Region:
 
Elgin (Western Cape)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
2
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
3
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
WineAlign: 92 pts (Freedom Pinot Noir 2021); Tim Atkin: 93 pts ; WineMag (C. Eedes) commonly scores Freedom in low-90s; producer notes and organic certification on Radford Dale website

Tasting Note
Perfumed red berries (strawberry, cherry) with musk, light earth and fynbos. Silky, satin texture, bright acidity, powdery fine tannins and a clean mineral lift to a long, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast/grilled salmon, roast chicken, mushroom risotto, charcuterie; Asian: miso-glazed black cod, teriyaki salmon, char siu or Korean BBQ (bulgogi), mushroom soba.

Production Method
Certified-organic Elgin fruit, minimal-intervention vinification (whole-berry/whole-bunch styles used), native yeast fermentation and 10–12 months maturation in French oak (c.10% new).

Vineyard Info
Radford Dale (founded 1998 by Alex Dale & Ben Radford) works cooler Elgin sites; organic certification and acquisition of Elgin Ridge reinforce its cool-climate Pinot Noir program.