Southern Valleys, Marlborough, South Island, New ZealandFrom their estate Southern Valleys vineyards, this blends clones 114, 115, 5, 667, and 777, with 20% whole bunch in the mix. Post ferment, this rests in French barriques (25% new) until bottling in February 2020. Dark plum, fleshy cherry is scented with toasted oak spicing, and kissed with dark chocolate. Tannins are smoothed, framing this to a spiced and warming finish. Solid pinot for pouring alongside pork / chicken sausages.Tasted: 13 August 2024Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$38.00
750ml
specialty listing
Producer: Nautilus EstateDistributors: Negociants International Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc. Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 035576UPC: 9416827011012
Southern Valleys, Marlborough, South Island, New ZealandWinemaker Clive Jones has been around Nautilus for decades and has always been focused on making high quality wines. This Southern Valleys pinot pitches a complex mix of aromas, mixing earth and dark plums with spice. It is an elegant expression but not at the expense of mouth filling fruit and a persistent aftertaste. It is one of the best ever vintages for Kiwi pinot noir. The clones range from 114, 115, and 5, to 667 and 777. A small amount (20%) of whole bunch fruit is added to the fermentation after a 7-12 day cold soak. The wine is pressed off into new and older French oak barriques (25% new), where it remained without stirring until February 2020.Tasted: 13 April 2024Tasted by: Prices:
BC
$38.00
750ml
specialty listing
Producer: Nautilus EstateDistributors: Negociants International Pacific Wine & Spirits Inc. Grape: Pinot NoirCSPC: 035576UPC: 9416827011012
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