Trente

A wine of substance – generously structured for the long haul. Immediately expressive succulent plum, clove and nutmeg. Well defined and concentrated black olive tapenade and cranberry tart flavours, all elegantly packaged around an ever present kelp-like tannin. Velvety smooth finish.

One of South Africa’s most awarded boutique wine estates lies in a scenic valley just an hour and a half from Cape Town called Hemel-en-Aarde or Heaven-and-Earth. Framed by great fold mountains and breath-taking ocean views it is one of the coolest wine-making regions in the Cape with duplex soil structures and sun-facing slopes. The promise of the unique terroir is harnessed by winemaker Chris Albrecht in slow-ripened flavour-rich wines of exceptional quality. Bouchard Finlayson is globally acclaimed for producing the best Pinot Noir in South Africa as well as exceptional Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs. The vineyards are surrounded by an indigenous floral conservancy alive with birdsong and wildflowers. Beyond the beauty of the farm itself you can discover the enchantments of the local area. Some of the popular attractions of nearby Hermanus include whale-watching; shark-cage diving; mountain hiking or biking; browsing art antiques and shops; and of course the white sandy beaches.

Since the first vineyards were planted on Bouchard Finlayson in 1989, this boutique family-owned estate has dedicated itself to the pursuit of producing South Africa's finest Pinot Noir. This iconic Burgundian varietal is renowned for being uniquely expressive of its terroir, and Bouchard Finlayson's cool-climate vineyards in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley of South Africa's Western Cape winelands have proven to be the perfect setting for this demanding cultivar.

After harvest, our cellarmaster pays meticulous attention to both vinification and barrel maturation, guiding the wine to a harmonious marriage of oak, terroir and varietal.