PINOT NOIR
2009 Two Rivers of Marlborough
| Grapes | Pinot Noir |
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | New Zealand, South Island |
| ABV | 13.5% |
Bright Pinot with good fruit, this breaks the Marlborough mould of just being fat and oaky, with a more serious precise edge to it - earthiness, spice, elegance and freshness that make it very drinkable indeed. L&S (Jun 2011)
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Sourced from two north facing, low yielding vineyards at an elevation of up to 1000 feet in the Awatere Valley. The grapes were hand harvested and gently destemmed before undergoing fermentation by naturally occurring “wild” vineyard yeasts. Whole bunch clusters were added to the ferment for an increased lift in aromatics and structure. The resulting wine was aged in both new and seasoned French barrels for 11 months with intermittent stirring of the malolactic lees for increased palate weight and mouthfeel. An elegant style of Pinot Noir with an intense aroma of dried herbs, wild red fruit and earthy spice. There is real energy and pace here, bright red fruit with charred cherry, a silken blend of power and finesse. The wine is framed by quality oak and firm yet fine grain tannins. The Two Rivers ‘Awatere Selection’ Pinot Noir is a fine cool climate example from one of Marlborough’s special micro-climates.Winemaker's notes (Nov 2011)
Two Rivers of Marlborough
David Clouston is originally from Marlborough, and after 22 vintages abroad from Oregon to Chile, Corsica to Alsace, he returned home and set about exploring the valleys and diverse terroirs of Marlborough. The main production is the Sauvignon made from fruit from both the Awatere and Wairau river valleys, whence the 'Two Rivers of Marlborough' name, but his hillside Pinot Noir is showing great potential.
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