Tasting notes

A savoury Pinot Noir style with a lively personality,

this wine expresses hints of red cherries on the nose,

along with baking spices such as clove and cinnamon.

 On the palate, fruit flavours of cranberries and

goji berries are intermingled with freshly roasted coffee beans and soft cocoa like-tannins. 

 Winemaker's Comment

A fruit-driven style of Pinot Noir with a lively personality,

this wine expresses an abundance of red cherries on the nose,

along with baking spices such as clove and cinnamon.

 On the palate, fruit flavours of cranberries and

fresh raspberries are intermingled with freshly roasted coffee beans and

soft cocoa like-tannins.

Serving Suggestions

Pinot Noir is incredibly versatile and will go well with roast chicken,

duck confit, smoked salmon or simply with mature cheddar cheese.

Vintage

Fruit set in the cool spring weather was lower than usual,

resulting in the development of open bunches with small flavourful berries.

 From January onwards, Marlborough experienced a summer of the century with

a spell of long hot dry weather with moderately cool nights providing the perfect environment --

to ensure physiological and flavour ripeness whilst retaining freshness.

Vineyard & Winemaking

The Private Bin Pinot Noir is a blend from specially chosen vineyards in the Awatere and Wairau Valleys.

 The varying soil types, meso-climates offer different tannin structures, flavours and aromas to the wine.

Technical Details

VARIETIES: Pinot Noir.
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
PH: 3.69
TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.6gL
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 1.9g