Crafted from small parcels of outstanding quality fruit
Silken dark fruit overlaid by gentle spice & wrapped up with fine tannins
Enjoy with crispy skin salmon or seared tuna steaks
Giesen Small Batch Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020
Giesen Small Batch Marlborough Pinot Noir 2020
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Awarded 98/100 Points & 5 Stars
Winestate, Sep 2021
Description
- French oak
- Cherry & plum
- Gentle spice
- Fine tannins
An elegant and balanced Marlborough Pinot Noir, with silken cherry and plum, overlaid by gentle spice and wrapped up with fine tannins.
The Small Batch collection was created after our winemakers discovered small parcels of outstanding quality fruit which they knew would make excellent wine. Each parcel is individually managed during the winemaking process to retain its vineyard character.
The fruit for this vintage was hand-selected from throughout the Southern Valleys, a region renowned for growing Pinot Noir with great colour, excellent texture and ripeness.
Weather conditions across the growing season had a significant effect on the region’s fruit set, creating a high number of small berries in the bunches. This lower yield was offset by concentrated aromas and expressive flavours in the grapes. The summer ripening period was slightly cooler and drier than normal, with a few cooler evenings during the lead into harvest helping acidity and fresh, vibrant flavours. A long slow ripening period allowed our winemakers to block pick grapes as they reached optimal ripeness, without any inclement weather pressure.
The best parcels of fruit from the Southern Valleys are managed in small batches, with a portion receiving whole bunch fermentation. A “hands-off” approach is used to retain colour and allow the fruit to showcase distinct Marlborough Pinot Noir character. The wine is aged in a mix of new and old French oak 300L barriques from Giesen’s French cooper - chosen because it gives a unique style which helps to lengthen the wine.
Food Pairing: A perfect match for seared venison served with a cherry jus and roasted seasonal vegetables.
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