Lothian Horny Owl Pinot Noir

Lothian Horny Owl Pinot Noir from Elgin South Africa. Strawberries and lively cherries are central to the nose and provide an immediate burst of freshness. The taste is also fruity with subtle hints of forest floor, moist earth and savoury herbs. The aftertaste has sufficient acids that provide the fresh character of the wine. delicious with risotto with mushrooms, cheese platter, roasted chicken or turkey. Pinot Noir: in an old text from 1659 the grape is also called Rotkläffner. Pinot noir is a noble blue grape, originating from Burgundy from which all great Burgundy wines are made. The grape grows mainly in a cooler climate and is very dependent on the soil conditions. That is why it is not an easy grape variety to grow. But if the conditions are ideal, you can make very complex, elegant wines of the highest level. Is also important in the champagne must. It gives champagne backbone, strength and fullness. The famous pinot noir can be found in almost every wine country. In Germany the grape is also called spätburgunder. Blauburgunder in Austria and Switzerland