Ghost Corner
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir from Cape Agulhas, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R90 nationwide
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
Subtle whiffs of mocha and dark chocolate open on the nose, followed by a kaleidoscope of red fruit including sweet and sour cherries, plums and pomegranates. These vibrant fruit aromas gradually give way to more savoury notes of damp forest floor, cured meat and herbaceous coastal scrub, reflecting the rugged landscape and windswept vineyards of the Agulhas coast. Whilst drinking beautifully now, this complex wine will evolve with time in bottle, developing greater savouriness, finesse and an increasingly ethereal character. For best enjoyment, chill the wine to 18 °C.
Food Pairing
The savoury complexity of this Pinot Noir together with its natural acidity makes it a perfect food wine. Pair it with venison carpaccio with rocket and parmesan, grilled rack of lamb, or a creamy wild mushroom risotto. Inspired by the rugged Agulhas coastline where these vineyards lie, the wine is equally at home alongside simple fare such as flame-grilled line fish with charred vegetables. Soft, earthy cheeses such as brie or camembert will echo the wine’s savoury depth.
