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Region: New Zealand, Marlborough
Grape variety: Pinot Noir
Background: Renowned winemaker Brent Marris has crafted a complex yet harmonious Pinot Noir from the Waihopai River, which comprises three distinct variations in soil structure. Hand-picked and aged for 12 months in French oak, this is a classic, rounded Marlborough Pinot. He's a rugged southerner, very tall and lives in the heart of wine country. Do we have your attention ladies? We're talking about The Ned - the 909m high peak that overlooks part of our biggest wine growing region of course. In fact winemaker Brent Marris (formerly of Wither Hills and Oyster Bay) spent his youth hiking and biking in the area, thus his affection for the big fella.
Tasting notes: A delicious medium bodied style Marlborough Pinot, loaded with dark, spicy berry fruit flavours.
Awards
Decanter World Wine Awards 2023 - Silver - Vintage 2021
Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2023 - Gold - Vintage 2021
The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2023 – Silver - Vintage 2021
The Global Pinot Noir Masters 2023 - Gold - Vintage 2021 - "An excellent value Pinot Noir that also represents a fine expression of Marlborough Pinot Noir, with its aromas of tomato and dried hears, flavours of ripe cherry, and typically light body with delicate tannic structure. Complementing all this is a subtle oak influence, adding hints of mocha and roasted coffee to the mix".
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