| Appellation | Martinborough, Wairarapa |
| Color | Red |
| Grape Varieties | 100% Pinot Noir |
| ABV (Alcohol By Volume) | 14% |
| Bottle Size | 75 cl |
| Type of Soil | Alluvial loam over old river gravels |
| 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. |
‘Marion’s Vineyard’ Pinot Noir
TASTING NOTES
Luscious, deep-fruit aromas of red cherries and raspberries rise from the glass. The palate is crisply layered and mouth filling with fine tannins. Ripe red fruit obtains complexity from hints of spicy characters, tea leaf and earth. The texture has sophistication and elegance, being sumptuous and refreshing at the same time.
PAIRING
Best enjoyed with a rack of lamb served pink or roast Guinea fowl. It also pairs perfectly with morels and other wild mushrooms, even mushroom risotto.
