2024 Pinot Noir ($55/bottle)

The inaugural release of our Pinot Noir, an electric expression of place.

Vineyard:

Hailing from the biogro certified Grava vineyard on the dry river flats in Martinborough, the vines are grown on the terraces of the Ruamahanga river providing alluvial deposits making silt loam soils. 

Vintage:

The 2024 vintage was exceptional. Hot days followed by cool nights created perfect conditions ideal for structural Pinot Noir with retained freshness. No disease pressure and stable weather was a relief on the back of a couple challenging years.

Winemaking:

Clones 777 and Abel were hand picked (lovingly) by friends and family. Whole berries were inoculated with a pied de cuve (vineyard yeast starter) providing a strong natural fermentation. Gentle cap management and gentle pressing maintained a controlled level of extraction resulting in a pretty and focused wine. The wine then rested in seasoned French oak until it was ready to be bottled (by hand) with a small addition of sulphur. A true labour of love.

Tasting:

Elegant and poised. This Pinot has plenty of drive and intensity with a brambly mix of wild blackberry, cherries and earthy undertones. There is a brooding quality to the palate with generous fruits and mineral flecked complexity which is framed by fine tannins and a pleasing bitter chocolate finish.

Analysis:

pH 3.58, T/A 5.18g/L, Alcohol 13%

Bottled unfined and unfiltered. Harmless deposit may form in bottle. Vegan friendly.

$55/bottle.

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