Villa Maria Marlborough Single Vineyard Southern Clays Pinot Noir 2011
Accolades
5 Stars
Winestate Magazine 2013
Description
Vineyard location highlighted by the superior tight clay and loam soils, has produced fruit of excellent consistency and quality. Crafted using an appreciation of site and a minimalist approach, the resulting wine is a concentrated and complex Pinot Noir showcasing the true purity of the variety. An attractive perfume of ripe red fruits, dark cherry, violets and gentle spice are hallmark traits expressed from this unique site. The palate has abundant layers of dense red and black fruits interwoven with fine grained tannins and respectful oak usage forming a harmonious and silky, yet powerful finish.
The fruit was sourced from the secluded Rutherford Vineyard that is situated on the Southern Clays, tucked into the gentle north facing foothills of the Ben Morven Valley in Marlborough. The vineyard is spur pruned to aid in uniformity of fruit development and during the growing season, extensive vineyard husbandry is performed including shoot and bunch thinning. This coupled with an unrelenting attention to vine health maximises the concentration of the fruit. Hand harvesting under superb conditions was performed to ensure the fruit was in impeccable condition when delivered to the winery.
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