"Fabulously fruited & delectably expressed" Wine Orbit
"Delicately-scented pinot noir with floral and cherry aromas" Real Review
Pair this delicious drop with a kiwi classic such as BBQ lamb rack or grilled Hapuka
Matt Connell Rendition Central Otago Pinot Noir 2017
Matt Connell Rendition Central Otago Pinot Noir 2017
Accolades
Awarded Trophy: Champion Wine of the Show
New Zealand International Wine Show, Oct 2018
Awarded Trophy: Champion Pinot Noir
New Zealand International Wine Show, Oct 2018
Awarded Gold Medal:
New Zealand International Wine Show, Oct 2018
Awarded 95/100 Points
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sept 2018
Awarded 95/100 Points
Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Oct 2018
Description
"Fabulously fruited and delectably expressed, the wine shows dark cherry, spiced plum, toasted hazelnut, anise and vanilla aromas on the nose, leading to a succulent palate that is wonderfully weighted and richly textured. The wine is plump, fleshy and totally delicious. At its best: now to 2021" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sept 2018
"Delicately-scented pinot noir with floral and cherry aromas that continue onto the palate, where they are joined by plum, dark berry, vanilla and a suggestion of spice and thyme character. Smooth-textured and accessible, the wine offers great drinking now, but there's no rush" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Oct 2018
The nose shows a nice blend of darker fruit notes supported by violet florals. The palate is complex with good concentration, spice and a long and integrated finish. Rendition is a blend of Central Otago vineyards and sub regions and is Matt Connell's quintessential Central Otago Pinot Noir.
This 2017 Rendition Cuvee is blended from ultra premium fruit sourced from Lowburn and Bendigo vineyards. The hand harvested fruit for this wine was 100% destemmed to tank then cold soaked for 5 days to build colour and flavour intensity. The must was inoculated with both wild yeast and cultures selected for their ability to add complexity. Fermentation lasted 19 days with a peak temperature of 31 degrees. 4 days of post fermentation maceration followed which allowed tannins to build structure and balance then the wine pressed off the skins to tank. Following settling the wine was racked to French barriques; 25% being new. Malolactic fermentation in barrel was followed by maturation in oak for ten months in oak before being racked, blended and bottled on the 3rd March 2017.
The label is a product of a collaboration with New Zealand contemporary artist Andrew J Steel, who has succinctly captured the important elements of Matt Connell's 'meaningful things', rendering the creativity, fun and joy Matt Connell finds in making this wine and wine in general.
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Andrew - 30/01/2019
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