Iona Pinot Noir is a cool-climate South African red wine from the Elgin Valley, one of the country’s most respected regions for elegant Pinot Noir. It delivers vibrant red cherry, raspberry and cranberry fruit with subtle spice, floral notes and earthy complexity. Fine-boned, fresh and precise, it is a benchmark expression of New World Pinot Noir with Old World finesse.
- Produced by Iona Wines in the cool-climate Elgin Valley, South Africa.
- Grown at high altitude near the Atlantic Ocean, benefiting from cool maritime influence.
- Made from carefully selected Pinot Noir clones for elegance and structure.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Delicate aromas of red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry with floral violet notes, subtle spice and a hint of earthy forest floor.
Palate: Elegant and finely structured with flavours of red cherry, cranberry and raspberry. Fresh acidity and silky tannins support layers of spice, subtle oak and mineral complexity.
Finish: Long, refined and lifted with lingering red fruit, floral notes and gentle savoury earthiness.
About
Iona Wines is a highly regarded estate located in the Elgin Valley of South Africa, an area known for producing some of the country’s most elegant cool-climate wines. The estate is situated at high altitude with strong Atlantic influences, allowing for slow ripening and exceptional aromatic purity.
Winemaking: Grapes are hand-harvested from selected vineyard blocks and fermented with careful extraction to preserve delicacy. The wine is matured in French oak barrels, with a proportion of new oak used to add structure while maintaining finesse and transparency of fruit.
Vineyards: The vineyards are located in the Elgin Valley, one of South Africa’s coolest wine-growing regions, influenced by Atlantic breezes and high elevation. These conditions promote slow ripening, vibrant acidity and finely detailed aromatics in the Pinot Noir grapes.
Food Pairing
Perfect with duck, roast chicken, grilled salmon, mushroom dishes, pork tenderloin and soft cheeses.
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