This passion for Pinot Noir was instilled in his children, with his eldest son Takuan von Arnim becoming the second-generation of cellar masters at the family-run estate of Haute Cabrière. Takuan would come to introduce a third range, the Haute Collection, as a second-generation legacy which continued the exploration of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir through new techniques such as the application of amphorae, and the identification of exceptional sites for limited release vintages.

Reimagining Pinot Noir in the modern world, with classic techniques, passion and dedication is the hallmark of Haute Cabrière wines. This ancient varietal has unknown origins, and may be as little as one or two generations removed from wild vines (which accounts for its unpredictability). During harvest, the Cellar Master must be aware of the strong tannins in the skins of the Pinot Noir grape ensuring they do not dominate the taste, but provide the essential support needed for the fruity and spicy flavours of the juice within. Each and every aspect needs to be carefully taken into account … the right time to pick which depends on the ripeness of the grapes, the length of fermentation and skin contact to extract the lovely ruby-red colour from the skins and yet not too much tannin, the choice of barrels crafted from oak trees originating in specific forests and length of time to mature … all aspects contribute to the final exciting taste spectrum.