Alan Cooke Pinot Noir 2024
By Christian Eedes, 18 June 2026
Alan Cooke acquired land on the slopes of Kasteelberg in 2010, establishing Yellowwood Winery and launching his Swartland wines under the Aspoestertjie label.
A keenly priced Pinot Noir is always a welcome surprise, and Cooke’s 2024 from Ceres Plateau grapes is available from TOPS at SPAR for R205.99 (or R215 via the winery website).
The wine underwent 30% whole-bunch fermentation before spending 10 months maturing in foudre. The nose is delicately perfumed with cranberry, strawberry, rose, fynbos and white pepper. The medium-bodied palate combines pure fruit with zippy acidity and fine, powdery tannins, finishing gently dry with an earthy nuance. Rather charming. Alc: 13.5%.
CE’s rating: 90 | Delicious
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