A classical Marlborough Pinot Noir with depth & structure
The wine already shows nice complexity from the oak maturation & will age gracefully well into the end of the decade
Enjoy with grilled salmon with cranberry glaze& wild rice pilaf
Čuvar Guardian Ballochdale Vineyard Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023
Čuvar Guardian Ballochdale Vineyard Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023
Accolades
Awarded Gold Medal
New Zealand International Wine Show 2024
Description
- French oak
- Ripe red cherry
- Savoury & spice
- Vibrant
Bright ruby red with a slight garnet hue, and an inviting nose with aromas of ripe red cherry, cranberry and accented hints of savoury earthiness. Overall, this wine displays a vibrancy and ripe red fruit profile typical of the region along with added depth, structure and spicy nuances from ageing in French oak barriques. While still youthful, the wine already shows nice complexity from the oak maturation and will age gracefully well into the end of the decade.
Ballochdale, Awatere Valley, Marlborough 100% The vineyard holds itself proud 300 meters above sea level. It’s altitude, sheltered northerly aspect and spectacular inland location provide a high diurnal temperature range, and evenness of and suitability of soils that combined, give us the ability to grow grapes and produce wines of identity and intensity. The space is soul food for winemakers and visitors alike.
2023 in Marlborough was a textbook growing season for us out at Ballochdale.
100% hand-picked. 5% whole bunch fermented; remainder destemmed no crushing. 80% indigenous yeast ferment; 100% oak matured in 37% new French barrique and the remainder seasoned oak for a total of 10 months. Malolactic fermentation occurred naturally during the spring months of 2023. 100% small vat (2 – 3 tonne parcels) hand plunged.
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