Giesen Estate Clayvin Limited Edition Pinot Noir Vertical Collection

Description

The Clayvin vineyard is the cornerstone of the Giesen Estate premium wine programme and one of Marlborough's most iconic vineyards. Certified organic, this north-facing hillside vineyard is nurtured with meticulous hands-on viticulture following biodynamic principles. The clay soils, varied root stocks, and high density planted 30 year old vines reduce vigour and promote root structure, delivering highly concentrated fruit with great structure, tannin, and minerality.

These wines deliver exceptional, pure expressions of the Clayvin vineyard which Giesen Estate are proud to share with you. This vineyard has won dozens of Trophies, Gold Medals & 95+ Point scores.

This Limited Edition vertical collection showcases the best wine this Southern Valley vineyard has to offer with three Limited Edition Pinot Noir vintages.

Collection includes:

2 x Giesen Estate Clayvin D Block Marlborough Single Block Pinot Noir 2015

D Block showcases why Clayvin Vineyard is so special. This block has a combination of dense clay and naturally moderate water retention which allows for even ripening, structure and freshness, all in balance. Some of D Block is single guyot pruned which results in a very low yield and highly concentrated flavour.

2015 was a low yeilding vintage with intense flavour. So with the concentration and rich flavour of this 2015 vintage combined with the dense and rich character typical of D Block, this Pinot Noir will be both intense and rich, yet perfumed and elegant.

Alc: 13.38%

2 x Giesen Estate Clayvin Collab Marlborough Single Block Pinot Noir 2016

With their Clayvin Vineyard being so special, they love to do collabs with other passionate organic winemakers. The fruit for this wine came from an area in Clayvin which has great purity of fruit and a lovely floral character of rose petal. The Pinot Noir fruit was processed and crafted in another winery - they love seeing what their fruit can do!

2016 was a more elegant vintage, really showcasing the perfumed elegance of the vineyard. With this wonderful elegance, you will see great floral perfume, intense concentration and supple tannins. The winemaking style ensures fantastic freshness and perfect balance.

Alc: 13.27%

2 x Giesen Estate Clayvin Wild Ferment Marlborough Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

This Wild Ferment Pinot Noir is a true expression of the Clayvin vineyard in every way. They hand harvest all of the grapes, and place them in a small fermenter within the vineyard, along with some flowers and leaves from across the site. These flowers and leaves hold natural indigenous vineyard yeast, so after a few days, fermentation begins using these natural indigenous yeasts.

2017 was a great vintage where Clayvin showed a style that was structured, fresh with great ageability. The Wild Ferment Pinot Noir has a stunning floral character with fantastic complexity and structure. When you taste this wine, you really are tasting Clayvin Vineyard.

Alc: 13.28%