TW Gisborne Carmenere 2016

Description

The deep garnet hue of this Carmenere hints of the intensity of aroma and flavour to come. This Carmenere exhibits complex aromas of ripe black fruits and spice. Flavours of plump Doris plum, fruit cake and black currant are enveloped by the rich velvety palate. Fine tannins  and excellent structure gives length and longevity.

Selectively hand harvested and then gently destemmed, partially crushed Carmenere berries were then plunged twice daily in a small open fermenter while complexity enhancing yeast conducted the ferment. Once dry, the Carmenere skins were pressed from the wine, and the wine was transferred to American and French barriques for malolactic fermentation. After 18 months maturation in wood, this wine required no additional fining before filtration and bottling.

The area along the Hexton-Waiharere foothills had been likened to the Côte d’Or region in France by an avid Burgundy fan, hence the name ‘golden slope’ was born. TW Wines which are grown on these slopes combine the best hand-picked grapes from the vineyards of these two most respected grape growers. They have a unique character with forward fruit flavours, arising from the terrior.This spicy elegant wine will develop even more complexity during the next 5 – 10 years.

Food Pairing: Enjoy this complex Carmenere with duck, venison and lamb dishes.