The abundant orchards and fruit of the Alsace region give way to making brandies that have become an integral part of the Maison Willm tradition and heritage. It is not uncommon for winegrowers to have fruit trees in addition to their vines. Over time, this tradition has naturally made its way into the Maison Willm traditions. As with their wines, the quality of the fruits is essential. The fruits must be harvested when they've reached the perfect stage of ripeness in order to preserve the fruit's essence, which is key to producing the best brandy and capturing the richness of the local terroir. The Master liquorist and House distiller then apply their expertise working with family recipes that only they have mastered. After the first stage of fermentation the fruits are distilled. Two distinct methods of distillation are used– the “one pass” and the “double pass” method–in order to carefully unveil the fruit aromas. The brandy then enters a long phase of maturation before reaching its peak level of expression. This vigorous process gives way to a subtle balance of flavors.

It sounds scarier than it really is to say that Pinotage is sometimes called a Frankenstein grape. In reality, Pinotage is just a grape that was created by cross-breeding two existing grapes – Pinot Noir and Cinsaut (which, in South Africa, used to be called Hermitage). The grape was created in South Africa and it has primarily remained a South African grape, bearing interesting similarities to Shiraz, even though it is related to Pinot Noir.

It should come as no surprise then that the Winery of Good Hope makes a truly superb Pinotage, seeing as they are one of the country’s leading winemakers. Their goal in making a Pinotage is to make a wine that truly expresses the nature of both grapes that make up the so-called Frankenstein.

The Pinot Noir part of Pinotage lends the fruit notes that lead on this wine, manifesting in nice notes of cherry. The Cinsaut brings a pleasing amount of spiciness to the wine, which is what gives this wine more of a Shiraz kind of feel. This wine can be enjoyed slightly chilled and provide a superb sipper that you can easily enjoy a bottle of without too much thought.

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