Winemaker Notes
Field Atlas reflects Noble Hill's deep connection with the soils of the Simonsberg. The winery co-ferments whole bunches from selected vineyards to balance lightness and structure. Floral, black pepper, and olive purée aromas underlined by umami and earth.
Blend: 81% Syrah, 11% Mourvèdre, 6% Viognier, 2% Grenache
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
Enchanting aromas of blueberries and cherries lead to an enjoyable fruit-focused palate. This blend is made by co-fermenting 81% Syrah, 11% Mourvèdre, 6% Viognier and 2% Grenache grapes from Simonsberg-Paarl. It features texture and enough freshness to support black- and red-fruit flavors.
Marked by an unmistakable deep purple hue and savory aromatics, Syrah makes an intense, powerful and often age-worthy red. Native to the Northern Rhône, Syrah achieves its maximum potential in the steep village of Hermitage and plays an important component in the Red Rhône Blends of the south, adding color and structure to Grenache and Mourvèdre. Syrah is the most widely planted grape of Australia and is important in California and Washington. Sommelier Secret—Such a synergy these three create together, the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre trio often takes on the shorthand term, “GSM.”
Flanked by majestic mountains on either side, the Paarl district is a valley whose most valuable water source is the Berg River. While sometimes during dry and hot summers, the vineyards in the valley need supplemental irrigation, those vineyards on the eastern slopes where water retention is better, aren't irrigated.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, Shiraz, Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc enjoy great success in Paarl.