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:
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:
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