Staete Landt State of Grace Pinot Noir 2019

This is a lovely pinot noir that shows quality from attack to finish. The fruit is well-defined and nuanced, with flavours of black cherries and red fruit to the fore, with top notes of spiciness. The acidity is perfectly calibrated to the fruit, and the tannins are well structured and nicely integrated. It’s drinking very well now and will hold like this until about 2028. (Tasted March 2024) Score – 92. (Rod Phillips)