{"product_id":"benguela-cove-estate-pinot-noir-2024","title":"Benguela Cove Estate Pinot Noir 2024","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eBenguela Cove Wine Estate is located in Walker Bay near Hermanus, one of South Africa’s most distinctive cool-climate regions. Positioned alongside the Bot River Lagoon and within sight of the Atlantic Ocean, the vineyards benefit from constant maritime influence - cooling winds, morning mists, and a wide diurnal range all contribute to slow, even ripening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"877\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eThis environment is particularly well suited to Pinot Noir, allowing for the development of delicate aromatics, fine tannins, and natural acidity. The estate follows a site-driven philosophy, with fruit grown, vinified, and bottled on-site to preserve a clear sense of place. In the cellar, careful handling - including whole berry fermentation, gentle extraction, and maturation in French oak - supports structure without overshadowing the varietal’s inherent elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"879\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eColour:\u003cbr data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eBright ruby with a slightly translucent rim, reflecting a refined, lighter-bodied style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003eNose:\u003cbr data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eRed cherry and raspberry lead, supported by subtle spice and hints of earthiness, with a faint floral lift in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1588\" data-end=\"1765\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003ePalate:\u003cbr data-start=\"1778\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eMedium-bodied with a silky texture and fine, well-integrated tannins. The red fruit remains fresh and precise, balanced by bright acidity and a gentle savoury undertone. Oak is present but restrained, adding texture rather than weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eFinish:\u003cbr data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2034\"\u003eSmooth and refined, with lingering red fruit and a softly spiced, elegant close.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benguela Cove Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45301424619699,"sku":"RW2428PN04","price":320.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/BenguelaCoveEstatePinotNoir2024.jpg?v=1771839145","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/benguela-cove-estate-pinot-noir-2024","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}