Ghost Corner
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir from Cape Agulhas, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R110 nationwide
Delivery is within 1–2 business days to main centres and 3–4 business days to outlying areas.
Ghost Corner
Winemaker David Nieuwoudt created the Ghost Corner brand in 2007, initially starting off with a Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc and adding three new wines in 2012: The Bowline, a Sauvignon blanc and Semillon blend; Ghost Corner Pinot Noir; and Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc, a Sauvignon blanc naturally fermented in older barrels. Every year David selects a small quantity of grapes from vineyards in the Elim ward near Cape Agulhas on the southernmost tip of Africa. Ghost Corner takes its name from this treacherous coastline where more than 130 ships have been shipwrecked through the ages. The deep lime-rich soil with plentiful slate and gravel deposits in Elim’s maritime climate gives rise to exceptional white wines.
Description
A pale ruby-garnet in colour, this Pinot Noir opens with vibrant aromatics of sweet-sour black cherries and wild forest berries. The palate is bright and layered—rhubarb tartness and ripe cherry interplay with notes of sage and rosemary, and a hint of wet earth. Textured and seductive in its youth, it will reward patience as it gains further savoury complexity. A vivid expression of the variety from the rugged Agulhas coast.
Food Pairing
Reflecting a modern, lighter style, the Ghost Corner Pinot Noir 2024 is vibrant, poised and food-friendly. Its natural acidity and earthy, savoury notes make it a versatile match across cuisines. Pair it with five spice pork belly with crackling or penne in a rustic chorizo-tomato sauce. It also shines alongside baked aubergine with za’atar as part of a mezze platter, or a charcuterie board with duck rillettes and aged cheeses such as parmigiano reggiano or mature cheddar.
