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Saurwein

Western Cape › South Africa

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South African Pinot Noir and Riesling from the Western Cape.

Saurwein produces Pinot Noir and Riesling from South Africa's Western Cape. The winery's Nom Pinot Noir and Om Pinot Noir demonstrate the region's capacity for this temperamental variety, with both wines earning recognition from Wine Advocate and Decanter. The Chi Riesling rounds out the portfolio, showing the winery's range across cool-climate whites. Pinot Noir thrives in the Cape's maritime-influenced valleys, where diurnal temperature swings preserve acidity and develop complexity. Riesling, equally demanding, rewards precise site selection and harvest timing. Saurwein's focus on these two varieties—neither easy to cultivate at scale—suggests a commitment to specificity over volume.

Peak score91 / 100
RegionWestern Cape, South Africa
Top winesOm Pinot Noir · Chi Riesling · Nom Pinot Noir
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