Kershaw Pinot Noir (Clonal Selection) 2021
| Producer | Richard Kershaw Wines |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Elgin, Western Cape |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Body / Style | Light-Bodied Red |
| Grape Blend | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 13 |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Special Features | Vegan |
| Extra Info | Precision cool-climate Pinot Noir |
| Food Pairing Guide | Pairs well with duck breast, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto or herb-crusted lamb. |
Made in tiny quantities, Richard Kershaw MW's wines are always in high demand. Born in Sheffield, Richard trained and worked as a chef before discovering wine. After extensive travelling he settled in South Africa in 1999, and by 2009 he was Group Winemaker at Mulderbosch and Kanu. He established Kershaw Wines in 2012, specialising in the cool-climate wines of Elgin. Being one of the few MWs to make his own wine, he uses his vast knowledge to craft stunning wines that are easily a match for some of the world's very best wines. In 2026, Kershaw Wines was classed as a First Growth in the South Africa Report by Tim Atkin MW.
Selected from seven tiny Elgin parcels, this cuvée is built from four Pinot Noir clones — mostly 777 and 115, with lesser amounts of 113 and 667 — grown across sandstone, granite and clay soils. Each clone and soil type was micro-vinified separately, with barrels sourced exclusively from a small group of Burgundy coopers using only French oak (25% new in 2021). The wine matured for around 10–11 months, tasted and logged every six weeks, before light filtration and bottling with minimal fining.
