Description
The Wines of the Wither Hills Single Vineyards – Rarangi, Taylor River & Ben Morven demonstrate superb synergy between region, vineyard site, variety and winemaker. These vineyards define our unique sense of place at home, here in Marlborough. This wine displays Taylor River’s hallmark rich layered structure with dark brambly wild berry fruits, spice and firm tannin profile. Complex and thought-provoking, this wine is great to drink now and will cellar beautifully to expose its true self.
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Alcohol
14.0%
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Vineyard
The Taylor River Vineyard is situated alongside the Taylor River shingle fan, leading south to the Wither Hills. The mixed soils of loam, silt, clays and some river gravels of this site along with the moderating easterly allows the Pommard and Dijon clones to express the bold and structured side of Pinot Noir. 20% of the vineyard is Certified Organic vineyards (BioGrow NZ).
Maturation
French Oak Barrels up to 12 months