Paul Cluver Seven Flags Pinot Noir Elgin WO

Elgin Wine Region, South Africa

Flagship Pinot Noir from Elgin's high-altitude cool-climate estate; Paul Cluver's most prestigious red. Elegant and silky: red cherry, violet, forest floor, and subtle cedar. Cool-climate restraint produces a distinctly un-Australian style; more Burgundian in weight and texture. 14 months in French oak (25% new). South Africa's benchmark cool-climate Pinot.

Pairing intelligence

• main: Cool-climate Pinot's cherry and forest floor are natural with smoked duck; cherry reduction mirrors wine fruit
• main: Elgin Pinot's delicacy and mineral backbone are ideal with game birds; pancetta bridges earthy lentil notes
• main: South African Pinot's earthy mineral and red fruit bridge the mushroom-truffle umami; Parmigiano adds savouriness