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Te Rehua Pinot Noir, Escarpment

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Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.7
Residual sugar
0.8
pH
3.64
Acidity
5.0
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The deep alluvial gravels of the Martinborough Terraces and a blend of clones grown in a very sheltered spot produce this classic example of New World Pinot.
Tasting note

A unique block on Martinborough’s free-draining alluvial gravels closer to the township. Grown on a warm site, that leads to ripe tannin whilst keeping alcohols balanced. This block tends to reward a darker fruit profile, notes of black cherry, plum and spice along with more classical notes of forest floor and liquorice. The hallmark of this block is the dense structure and firm tannins that sit upfront on the palate balancing a core of dense black fruits. The inclusion of stems helps to give the wine an aromatic lift and focus.

Origin
New Zealand
Variety
Pinot Noir
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Tim Bourne
Closure
Screw top
Region
Martinborough
Vegan
Yes

Vinification details

Hand harvested fruit was open top fermented using indigenous yeasts in a traditional wooden cuvee. It was hand plunged once a day, with a total vat time of 22 days. After pressing it was matured in 37% new French oak barriques for 20 months. Bottled without fining or filtration, promoting soft mouth feel and texture

 

 

 

 

With winemaker Tim Bourne.

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.4
Residual sugar
0.8
pH
3.65
Acidity
4.8
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The deep alluvial gravels of the Martinborough Terraces and a blend of clones grown in a very sheltered spot produce this classic example of New World Pinot.
Tasting note

A unique site derived complexity and texture combined with black cherry and plum fruit along with tight savoury nuances of forest floor, black tea and liquorice. The inclusion of stems gives the wine aromatic lift and the firm tannins are a hallmark of this block.

Origin
New Zealand
Variety
Pinot Noir
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Larry McKenna
Closure
Screw top
Region
Martinborough
Vegan
Yes

Vinification details

Hand harvested fruit was open top fermented using indigenous yeasts in a traditional wooden cuvee. It was hand plunged once a day, with a total vat time of 20 days. After pressing it was matured in 30% new French oak barriques for 16 months. Bottled without fining or filtration, promoting soft mouth feel and texture.

 

 

 

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.5
pH
3.6
Acidity
5.3
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The deep alluvial gravels of the Martinborough Terraces and a blend of clones grown in a very sheltered spot produce this classic example of New World Pinot.
Tasting note

Distinctive, firmly-structured pinot noir with plum, dried herb, wood-smoke and spicy oak flavours. Alcohol and fruit sweetness is nicely balanced by peppery tannins. Needs time to develop its full potential.

Origin
New Zealand
Variety
Pinot Noir
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
No
Winemaker
Larry McKenna
Fined Using
Gelatine
Closure
Screw top
Region
Martinborough
Vegan
No

Vintage conditions

2019 vintage started with a devastating frost in October 2018. From then till Christmas the region enjoyed a wetter than normal spring which also impacted on the quality of the flowering. Spring gave a perfect start to summer with plenty of canopy and soil water stored for the drier months. Summer was ideal with healthy canopies and no disease pressure. Harvest started (and finished) earlier than ever before. Large canopies created small crops so ripening was rapid and very successfully. The season was very similar to 2017/18 with average rainfall between September 1st and April 9th. Heat summation for the same period was up by about 15%.

Vinification details

Hand harvested fruit was open top fermented using indigenous yeasts in traditional wooden cuvees, hand plunged every 12 hours, with a total vat time of 22 days. After pressing it was matured in 40% new French oak barriques for 18 months. It was fined to protect the flavours and aid brightness in the glass. Bottled without filtration, promoting soft mouth feel and texture.

 

 

 

 

With winemaker Tim Bourne.

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.5
pH
3.61
Acidity
4.7
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The deep alluvial gravels of the Martinborough Terraces and a blend of clones grown in a very sheltered spot produce this classic example of New World Pinot.
Tasting note

This wine was grown on the Barton Vineyard, Huangarua Road, Martinborough from 26-year-old vines. A combination of deep alluvial gravels which the Martinborough Terraces are renowned for and a blend of many clones grown in a very sheltered spot always rewards with a classic example of New World Pinot Noir. It has a unique site derived complexity combined with black cherry/plum fruit flavours.

Origin
New Zealand
Variety
Pinot Noir
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
No
Winemaker
Larry McKenna
Fined Using
Gelatine
Closure
Screw top
Region
Martinborough
Vegan
No

Vinification details

Hand harvested fruit was open-top fermented using indigenous yeasts in traditional wooden cuvées, hand plunged every 12 hours, with a total vat time of 22 days. After pressing it was matured in 40% new French oak barriques for 18 months. It was fined to protect the flavours and aid brightness in the glass. Bottled without filtration, promoting soft mouth feel and texture.

With winemaker Tim Bourne.

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.3
pH
3.59
Acidity
5.1
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The deep alluvial gravels of the Martinborough Terraces and a blend of clones grown in a very sheltered spot produce this classic example of New World Pinot.
Tasting note

This wine was grown on the Barton Vineyard, Huangarua Road, Martinborough from 25-year-old vines. A combination of deep alluvial gravels which the Martinborough Terraces are renowned for and a blend of many clones grown in a very sheltered spot always rewards with a classic example of New World Pinot Noir. It has a unique site derived complexity combined with black cherry/plum fruit flavours.

Origin
New Zealand
Variety
Pinot Noir
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Larry McKenna
Closure
Screw top
Region
Martinborough
Vegan
Yes

Vinification details

Hand harvested fruit was open-top fermented using indigenous yeasts in traditional wooden cuvées, hand plunged every 12 hours, with a total vat time of 22 days. After pressing it was matured in 40% new French oak barriques for 18 months. It was fined to protect the flavours and aid brightness in the glass. Bottled without filtration, promoting soft mouth feel and texture.

 

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.7
Residual sugar
0.2
pH
3.54
Acidity
5.2
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The deep alluvial gravels of the Martinborough Terraces and a blend of clones grown in a very sheltered spot produce this classic example of New World Pinot.
Tasting note

This wine was grown on the Barton Vineyard, Huangarua Road, Martinborough from 24-year-old vines. A combination of deep alluvial gravels which the Martinborough Terraces are renowned for and a blend of many clones grown in a very sheltered spot always rewards with a classic example of New World Pinot Noir. It has a unique site derived complexity combined with black cherry/plum fruit flavours.

Origin
New Zealand
Variety
Pinot Noir
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
No
Winemaker
Larry McKenna & Huw Kinch
Fined Using
Gelatine
Closure
Screw top
Region
Martinborough
Vegan
No

Vinification details

Hand harvested fruit was open-top fermented using indigenous yeasts in traditional wooden cuvées, hand plunged every 12 hours, with a total vat time of 24 days. After pressing it was matured in 40% new French oak barriques for 18 months. It was fined to protect the flavours and aid brightness in the glass. Bottled without filtration, promoting soft mouth feel and texture.

 

Technical Analysis
Alcohol
13.9
pH
3.61
Acidity
4.9
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The deep alluvial gravels of the Martinborough Terraces and a blend of clones grown in a very sheltered spot produce this classic example of New World Pinot.
Tasting note

This wine was grown on the Barton Vineyard, Huangarua Road, Martinborough from vines 23 years old. A combination of deep alluvial gravels which the Martinborough Terraces are renowned for and a blend of many clones grown in a very sheltered spot always rewards with a classic example of New World Pinot Noir. It has a unique site derived complexity combined with black cherry/plum fruit flavours.

Origin
New Zealand
Variety
Pinot Noir
Malolactic Fermentation
Yes
Bottle Size
75cl
Vegetarian
Yes
Winemaker
Larry McKenna & Huw Kinch
Closure
Screw top
Region
Martinborough
Vegan
Yes

Vintage conditions

The season was warm and drier than average for this block. It has created fruit harvested in brilliant condition giving ripe flavours and soft tannins. The summer was as good as the inspirational 2013 vintage.

Vinification details

Open-top fermented using indigenous yeasts in traditional wooded cuvées, and hand plunged every 12 hours, with a total vat time of 24 days. After pressing it was matured in 30% new French oak barriques for 18 months. It was fined to protect the flavours and aid brightness in the glass without filtering, promoting soft mouth feel and texture.