There are 3 distinct blocks of Pinot Noir on the farm (each named after a key person at the Battle of Spioenkop in the Second Anglo-Boer War). This Pinot shows savoury red fruit with spicy tannin from the 100% koffieklip soil. Earthy mushroom and slight smoke make this Pinot Noir distinct.
'1900' series as this varietal is a classic one for the area - and an eternal work in progress for Koen Roose. Although, since his sense for perfection, that 'work in progress' is already well worth drinking!
Tim Atkin: 93pt
Christian Eedes: 92/100
Alc 13% - T/A 6.4 – R/S 1.8 – V/A 0.80 – pH 3.34
The story behind the name: Mahatma Ghandi lead the Indian community to serve under the British during the Anglo-Boer War, and as such brought together an ambulance corps for the British during the Battle of Spioenkop and the Anglo-Boer War. He joined the British for the bigger Indian cause.