The 2016 Ignis Pinot Noir comes from a low-yielding vineyard (2.5 tons per hectare) on decomposed granite soils and was matured for 11 months in 25% first-fill barrels, 25% second-fill and 50% third-fill. I find more complexity on the nose here compared to the Vrede; red cherries, crushed strawberry, orange peel and crushed stone come though with aeration. The open-knit palate is well balanced with crisp acidity, veins of Seville orange marmalade and quince infusing the red fruit, and a well-balanced finish. Probably ready to drink now, though it should keep for five or six years. 90 points

This cool, alluvial, granite-based site makes Hannes Storm’s most aromatic Pinot Noir, with 10% whole bunches adding extra perfume and spice. This is a very elegant, harmonious wine that wouldn’t look out of place in a line up of Chambolle-Musigny Premiers Crus. Raspberry and wild strawberry flavours are underpinned by fresh acidity and sensitively used oak. One of the Cape’s outstanding Pinots. Drink 2018-25. 96 points

The Ignis vineyard is located on a northern slope in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. The vineyard is scattered with round pebbles on the soil surface with underlying decomposed granite. The cool Atlantic Ocean influence was particularly beneficial in this warmer vintage, yielding small, concentrated bunches with high natural acidity. Pale rust colour. Sweet, boudoir sort of nose. Hint of beetroot. Transparent. This could be a very good Chilean Pinot Noir… 16 points