Pinot Noir, Ridge, Hemel en Aarde, 2022
Darker and more powerful in profile but with real aromatic lift, Ridge offers a classy mix of forest fruits and fresh plums delivered with higher, crisper acidity. The highest site in the range at 330m in the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, the Ridge Pinot benefits from a cool south easterly wind. Its easterly exposition means a longer hang time and a tighter, mineral feel.
critic reviews
The Storm 2022 Hemel-En-Aarde Ridge Pinot Noir Ridge opens to aromas of purple violet, cassis, grilled herb and pencil shaving. This site is harvested three weeks later on average, and that accounts for the developed complexity and enhanced aromas present here. In fact, this bottle was placed last in our tasting because of its more powerful profile. It is almost brooding in personality with allspice, a botanical character and lingering wildflower. The Ridge shows a special textural impact that is tight, firm and silky overall. There's so much energy and freshness in all these wines from the talented Hannes Storm.
The 2022 Pinot Noir Ridge comes from an east-facing block on La Viege. It includes 15% whole bunch and matured in French oak (22% new). This has my favorite bouquet of the three cuvées: a mélange of red and black fruit, dried rose petal, a touch of sour cherry and crushed stone. The palate is very well balanced and pixelated, with a keen line of acidity, lovely salinity and real precision toward the finish. This splendid Pinot Noir is Storm's standout of the year.
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