New Zealand, Wairarapa
Pinot Noir
Description
Luscious flavours of ripe strawberries and cherries highlighted by subtle hints of clove and orange peel. The palate awaits with flavours of Madagascan vanilla, Pomegranate and Mediterranean spices and well-rounded, silky tannins.
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Alcohol
13.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard: Dakins Road, East Taratahi, Wairarapa
Marion’s Vineyard is located north of Martinborough on a terrace of East Taratahi on Dakins Road. 12.5 hectares on free draining soils with Alluvial Loam over old river gravels were planted mostly in 1999 and 2000. 80% of the vineyard holds red varieties, predominantly Pinot Noir.
2018 offered a friendly and frost-free spring. A warm and relatively dry, early summer led to a hot January and February.
Vinification
Marion’s Vineyard is a selection of predominantly two Pinot Noir clones; the Pommard and the Abel clone. Hand-picked and careful selection of grapes.100% de-stemmed, cold-maceration and fermentation in stainless steel vats and left on skins for 3 weeks. Aged in 35% new and 65% used French oak barriques for 18 months.
Maturation
35% new and 65% used French oak barriques for 18 months prior to bottling.
