Botanica | Mary Delany Pinot Noir 2022

An expressive Pinot which shows hints of herbs and spice on the nose, with layers of bright cherry and strawberry fruit on the palate. Lovely fresh acidity, with a floral lift on the finish.

The Mary Delany Collection is crafted from grapes sourced from unique vineyard sites throughout the Cape. Each of the labels depicts a botanical collage created by British artist Mary Delany. These remarkable works of art were hand crafted in the late 1700s using hundreds of tiny pieces of cut paper.

Nestled in the heart of Cape Winelands Fynbos, Botanica Wines blossoms from a rich legacy as South Africa’s first commercial protea flower farm. Each bottle is a tribute to the estate’s vibrant floral heritage, with wine labels inspired by the indigenous blooms that flourish year-round.

Producer & wine information

Country
South Africa
Region
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Winemaker
Ginny Povall
Alcohol
13.5%
Bottle size
750ml
Color
Red
Blend information
100% Pinot Noir

Producer information
The Protea Heights vineyards were established in 2009 and 2010, with high-density plantings ranging from 5,600 – 10,100 vines per hectare. They are positioned primarily on cooler south-to-southeast-facing slopes, at an altitude ranging from 200 to 250 meters above sea level. Cooling afternoon breezes from False Bay provide natural air conditioning for the vineyards during the warm summer months, cooling the temperatures by an average 10+ degrees. The vineyards were converted to organic farming practices in 2014.