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Iona Pinot Noir 2023 Wine (75cl)
Iona Pinot Noir 2023 Wine (75cl) is recorded as 2023 red wine made from Pinot Noir from South Africa. BottlePicker combines the recorded bottle identity with structured wine evidence; retailer prices remain separated by country and currency.
| Producer | Iona |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Wine style | red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Country | South Africa |
| ABV | 20% |
| Bottle size | 750ml |
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What is in this wine, and where it grows
The wine
Iona Pinot Noir 2023 Wine (75cl) is recorded as a 2023 red wine made from Pinot Noir in South Africa.
Typical grape profile: Pinot Noir — Red fruit (cherry, cranberry, red plum), earthy and floral notes, silky texture. The finished bottle can differ with vintage and winemaking.
The vineyard evidence
No verified vineyard or named parcel is linked yet. BottlePicker therefore does not assign a soil, elevation or site temperature to this bottle from its regional name alone.
Soil structure and vine density
No site-specific soil or planting-density record is available for this bottle.
Growing-temperature context
For general cultivar-level heat guidance, see the Pinot Noir growing profile. BottlePicker does not apply a generic range to this bottle without a verified vineyard link.
Source-supplied bottle description
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Nestled at 420 m above sea level in the cool-climate Elgin Valley, Iona Winery produces some of South Africa’s finest Pinot Noir. Founded by Andrew Gunn, the estate benefits from a long growing season and ideal conditions for cool-climate viticulture, resulting in wines that are elegant, complex, and expressive of their terroir. Organic and biodynamic principles guide the vineyard management, ensuring healthy soils, minimal intervention, and natural pest control with a resident flock of geese. Iona Pinot Noir has gained recognition for its refined structure, vibrant acidity, and age-worthy potential, making it a standout among premium South African wines. Viticulture Iona employs organic practices across its vineyards, with minimal intervention during the growing season. Grapes are hand-harvested to ensure only the best fruit is selected for the wines.
Winemaking
Grapes are hand-harvested into small crates and spent overnight in a cold room. Extensive hand sorting is carried out prior to destemming, which is performed without crushing. The grapes undergo a cold soak for 5–7 days before natural fermentation in open-top fermenters. Gentle punch downs and pump overs are performed twice daily as required, with fermentation temperatures peaking at 28°C. The wine is then transferred to 300 L French oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation occurs (20% new oak, remainder in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th fill). Maturation lasts 15 months on the lees. Following barrel ageing, wines from Kroon and Beeskamp vineyards are blended 50/50 in stainless steel tanks and clarified naturally for two months before bottling. Tasting Note The wine is perfumed with a floral nose of rose petals, black and red cherries, strawberries, and subtle spice. On the palate it is textured, succulent, and complex, with vibrant acidity and fine-grained, chalky tannins, culminating in a long, savoury finish. A classic, focused Pinot Noir with excellent ageing potential. Food Matching Pairs beautifully with Beef Bo
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