Peter Yealands Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir 2016 (T)

Description

Intensely perfumed with lifted savoury notes interlaced with dark fruits. The tannins are soft and silky, layered with plush, ripe fruit.

The 2016 growing season started out incredibly dry, with some predicting a severe drought. Fortunately some unseasonal rains in February set the vines up for a great final ripening period. March and April were very consistent, with warm and dry weather experienced throughout Marlborough allowing a harvest that wasn’t dictated by the weather. Conditions over the flowering period were stable, creating nice even crop levels in the vineyards which translated into wines with great concentration and texture. This vintage's Pinot Noir was harvested in excellent condition with the resulting wine showing wonderful hallmarks that Marlborough is known for.

The low yielding Pinot Noir blocks were harvested at optimum ripeness. All clones were harvested and made separately. A fast, hot fermentation proceeded with regular and gentle mixing of the juice over the skins, which has helped to craft a wine with elegance and balance. A portion went to a mixture of new and older French oak barriques. Enjoy now, or cellar up to 3 years.

Food Pairing: Enjoy with red meats such as venison or slow roasted leg of lamb.

Suitable for vegetarians, vegan and gluten free diets.