2023 Nuala Central Otago
Pinot Noir Reserve

Technical information

The grapes were harvested by parcel (clone) on flavors and skin ripeness. Each clone was fermented separately after undergoing a period of cold soak to enhance colorextraction and aromatics using wild indigenous yeast and partial whole bunch. The wine was matured in French oak barrels for 12 months, blended and bottled unfiltered.

Vintage 2023

Central Otago’s growing season can be described as nothing short of a dream leadin, if not a bit dry due to lack of rain. Flowering was a little unsettled but overall, it was a very good, even fruit set. The region saw rain coming just before harvest, receiving 40 mm (1.6 in) in a couple of days. However, it was relatively easy to pick around the forecasted rains as the fruit was in such clean, healthy condition.

Tasting notes

Deliciously fragrant and intense floral aroma joined by cassis, dark cherry, black plum, and savory dried herbs flavors. peppery oak and fruit tannins suggests good cellaring potential. It has texture and a backbone of fine tannins.

Food pairing

Try it alongside game birds such as quail, turkey, and duck; with a fillet of New Zealand salmon; or equally with pork, veal, lamb or venison.

Technical specifications

Grape variety: 100% Central Otago Pinot Noir
Sub-region: Bannockburn.
Alcohol: 13.3%
Residual Sugar: Nil
pH: 3.65
TA: 5.3
Oak treatment: 20% new French oak barrels
Malolactic fermentation: 100% done.
Clones: 777, 115, 5, 6 and 13
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