Storm
About Storm
A relatively recent addition to the South African wine scene, having only released its first vintage in 2014, Storm Wines has become one of the most celebrated Pinot producers in the Cape in just a few short years. While working under his label for a short period, founder and winemaker Hannes Storm is extremely experienced with growing Burgundian varietals in this part of the world, as he used to be the head winemaker at the legendary Hamilton Russell Vineyards.
Situated on the shale soils of the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge just outside Hermanus, Storm benefit from a magical combination of climate, terroir and exceptional vineyards. Influenced by the cool Atlantic Ocean, it is considered an exceptional cool-climate winegrowing region.
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Cape South Coast | 1 | 94 (TA) | HK$2,110.00 | |||||
Tim Atkin MW (94)Block 1 at La Vierge is the source of this Ridge Pinot Noir, planted in 2010 with clones 113 and 115. It’s the lightest, tautest and most aromatic of Hannes’ Storm’s enviable range, with herbal, scented, wild strawberry fruit and a dusting of whole bunch spices. |
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Cape South Coast | 4 | - | HK$3,245.00 | |||||
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Cape South Coast | 1 | 94 (TA) | HK$1,995.00 | |||||
Tim Atkin MW (94)Hannes Storm's whites have shifted up a gear in 2022 and are fast approaching the same level as his lauded Pinot Noirs. This stylish Chardonnay showcases grapes from a south-east facing parcel at 330 metres on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Fermented in a combination of 32% new barrels and 10% clay amphoras, it's a chiselled, pithy, focused white with lots of zip, lemongrass and orange zest flavours and subtle aromatic spices. |
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Cape South Coast | 1 | 95 (TA) | HK$2,465.00 | |||||
Tim Atkin MW (95)As its name suggests, this hails from a cool shale site on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, planted as recently as 2009. It combines the density of Vrede with the perfume of Ignis, making it Hannes Storm’s most complete Pinot, with floral scents, red cherry and raspberry fruit, savoury tannins and focused acidity. |
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Cape South Coast | 1 | 96 (TA) | HK$2,500.00 | |||||
Tim Atkin MW (96)Ridge is often the most backward of Hannes Storm's trio of remarkable single vineyard Pinot Noirs, sourced from an east-facing, high-density planting at 330 metres at La Vierge on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Plum, black cherry and a hint of graphite are underpinned by plenty of grip, backbone and intensity. One to tuck away for a while. |