Located at the narrowing of the upper Wairau Valley with lovely north facing aspects. The coolness of the area combined with the airflow created by the river, allows a longer, slower ripening season. The combination of the river stone and clay soils deliver mineral acidity and tannins with tension.
COLOUR
Dark ruby red.
NOSE
A bouquet of cherry and dark berry is complemented by subtle oak spice. JUICY ACIDITY AND RIPE TANNINS LEAD TO A SUCCULENT, LINGERING FINISH.
PALATE
Juicy acidity and ripe tannins lead to a succulent, lingering finish.
FOOD MATCH
Braised Lamb Shanks with peas and mash.
ACL
13
ACIDITY
6.32
CELLARING
Savour now, or hold for another five years.
COMMENTS
The settled weather in Marlborough made for ideal flowering and growing conditions, while the warm summer ripened fruit beautifully. These excellent conditions continued throughout harvest and at the time of picking, the fruit was in optimal condition - ripe, healthy and heaving with berry flavours. This Pinot Noir was harvested in early March.
