Opawa Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023

Description

Oak, Plum, Spice

"Sweetly ripe with savoury nuances, the inviting bouquet shows dark berry, thyme, smoked game, and nutmeg aromas. The palate displays juicy fruit flavours, fleshy texture, and finely integrated tannins, making it splendidly balanced and lingering with complex flavours" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2026

A vibrant and expressive Marlborough Pinot Noir. The nose reveals lifted aromas of dark cherries, redcurrants and rose petals, layered with hints of clove and savoury spice. The palate is silky and refined, showcasing ripe red fruit, fine tannins and subtle earthy undert ones. Bright acidity provides freshness and balance, leading to a long, graceful finish.

This wine was made from selected premium vineyards in our dedicated Pinot Noir Cellar using principles of minimal handling and gravity flow. After a cold soak and indigenous fermentation, the wine was pressed into French oak barriques for maturation, before being clarified and bottled in February 2024.