Light red in colour. The nose exhibits enticing aromas of ripe black cherries, black plums and some pepper and spice, distinctly Pinot Noir. On the palate these cherries and black fruit notes are smoothly carried by balanced oak, smooth tannins and soft acidity. A long richly textured finish. A softly textured delight – perfect food wine, Marlborough in a glass!
The grapes for this wine are sourced from two of their vineyards: The Summer Valley and Delta Hill. The former is located in a rain shadow and is always harvested first, the latter is one of the highest altitude vineyards in Marlborough. The vines are close planted and arrive from cloned Dijon Pinot Noir. It's the best of both worlds with soil composition of equal value and richness.
The grapes are hand picked and, when ready, are allowed to develop for 9 months in French barriques that are aged between 1 and 4 years.
