ORIGIN: Wairarapa

CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: Cool spring and late frosts causing tiny crops while a long and dry summer ensured ideal ripening conditions.

DATE OF HARVEST: 16 - 18 April 2007

HARVEST & VINIFICATION: Marion’s Vineyard is a selection of predominantly two Pinot Noir clones; the Pommard and the Able clone. Hand-picked and careful selection of grapes. 100% de-stemmed, cold-maceration and small batch fermentation in stainless steel vats and left on “skins” for 3 weeks. Aged in 30 % new and 60 % used French oak barriques for 14 months.

DATE OF BOTTLING: 07 July 2008

ALC: 14.5% VOL

TASTING NOTES:

Initial red cherry, raspberry and some violet floral scents with hints of sassafras developing to more complex aromas with roasted hazelnuts and a touch of coffee beans. On the palate, fruit flavours with a lively acidity are complemented by a touch of nougat. Soft and approachabel tannins give this wine a smooth and silky long-lasting finish.

DRINKING TEMPERATURE: 16-18 ºC

CELLARING: 4 - 10 years

CASES PRODUCED: 455

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