The Ned Pinot Noir 2019

A true reflection of the 2019 vintage – small, concentrated berries have created a wine of deep violet colour with perfectly ripe fruit. Vibrant primary characters of Damson plum and cassis are restrained by delicate savoury notes. Bright acidity accentuates the fine-grained, supple tannins. This wine is approachable in its youth but will continue to develop varietal complexity as it ages.

Our Pinot Noir vines are planted in the deep clay loams of the Southern Valleys, universally regarded as the finest Pinot Noir terroir in Marlborough. The vines are cane pruned and meticulously tended to achieve a naturally balanced crop of intensely flavoured fruit. Completely destemmed, but not crushed with the aim of achieving a significant percentage of intact berries during the ferment. Individual batches were macerated cold prior to a five day fermentation where the cap temperature was allowed to peak at between 30o–32oC. The wine remained on skins post fermentation to optimise tannin extraction whilst locking in the deep, ruby colour. Drained and pressed, this wine was aged in a mix of tank and French oak puncheons for nine months during which time it underwent a complete malolactic fermentation.

Aged in a mix of tank and French oak puncheons for 9 months.