🍷 Spioenkop 1900 M Ghandi Pinot Noir 2017 Dry Red wine - is a dry red wine from Elgin, South Africa, made by Spioenkop Wines. The 750 ml bottle contains 13% alcohol and offers a distinctive choice for drinkers who enjoy savoury Pinot Noir with freshness and structure.
🌿 Red fruit, earthy mushroom and a subtle smoky accent shape its character. The palate combines bright acidity with a firm, spicy tannin impression, giving the wine a more savoury direction than a simple, softly fruity red. Let the flavours unfold in the glass and enjoy it alongside food rather than rushing the first sip.
🏅 Spioenkop 1900 M. Ghandi Pinot Noir 2017 Dry Red wine received 93 points from Tim Atkin, as reported by Spioenkop’s distributor Ex Animo. Its name recalls Mahatma Gandhi’s role as a stretcher-bearer at the Battle of Spioenkop; 1900 refers to that historical event, while 2017 is the wine’s vintage.
🍽️ Our pairing suggestions for Spioenkop 1900 M Ghandi Pinot Noir 2017 Dry Red wine include roast duck, mushroom pasta, herb-roasted chicken and charcuterie. Choose dishes with savoury depth and moderate seasoning, allowing the wine’s acidity and tannins to play against the meal. For a relaxed dinner, serve it in a generous red-wine glass at approximately 14–16°C. Open gently, check for sediment and pour carefully. A mature bottle can evolve quickly after opening, so taste it before deciding how much air to give it.
Key Details
- 🏭 Producer: Spioenkop Wines
- 🌍 Country: South Africa
- 🌍 Region / appellation: Elgin, Wine of Origin
- 🍇 Grape: Pinot Noir
- 📅 Vintage: 2017
- 🍷 Style: Dry red
- 📏 Volume: 750 ml
- 🔥 Alcohol: 13%
- 👃 Aroma: Red fruit, earthy mushroom, subtle smoke
- 👄 Taste: Fresh acidity, savoury fruit, spicy tannins
- 📅 Ageing: Exact barrel regime not confirmed for this bottling
- 🍾 Closure: Cork-style capsule
- 🌡️ 🍽️ Serving / pairing: 14–16°C (recommendation); duck, mushroom pasta, poultry
- 🏆 Recognition: Tim Atkin — 93 points
