Terra Loci, Babilon Pinot Noir 2022

Hand-harvested Pinot Noir from carefully selected Walker Bay vineyards, chosen to bring together contrasting expressions of the region — perfume, bright red fruit and fine tannins alongside darker fruit and greater depth.

Terra Loci’s approach favours fruit purity and freshness, with careful sorting, whole-berry fermentation and restrained use of French oak creating a Pinot Noir that is silky, aromatic and distinctly site-driven.

Terra Loci is a small, nomadic South African wine project founded in 2021 by friends and winemakers Bertus Fourie, Johann Fourie and Pieter du Toit. Rather than being tied to a single estate, they seek out distinctive vineyards across the Cape, working closely with growers to make small-batch wines that capture the character of each place.

The name tells the story: Terra means land or earth, while Loci refers to places or points of origin. It is a philosophy reflected in wines made with restraint, precision and minimal intervention, allowing vineyard and vintage to lead.

The trio bring considerable experience to the project. Johann’s winemaking stretches from South Africa to England, Bertus combines technical winemaking with an instinctive approach to flavour, while fifth-generation Stellenbosch winemaker Pieter has worked with leading wineries around the world.

Terra Loci was named Platter’s Newcomer Winery of the Year in 2025, an impressive early recognition for a project built firmly around place.