Rapaura Springs Rohe Southern Valleys Pinot Noir 2021

The clay rich soils of the Southern Valleys sub-region naturally restrict vine vigour and produce Pinot Noir fruit with concentrated flavours and supple tannins. The subregion sits inland, away from the coast, with cooler evening temperatures during the critical ripening period. Some of the oldest hillside Pinot Noir plantings in Marlborough are found in this sub-region.

Rapaura Springs Rohe Southern Valleys Pinot Noir

The clay rich soils of the Southern Valleys sub-region naturally restrict vine vigour and produce Pinot Noir fruit with concentrated flavours and supple tannins. The subregion sits inland, away from the coast, with cooler evening temperatures during the critical ripening period. Some of the oldest hillside Pinot Noir plantings in Marlborough are found in this sub-region.

The fruit for this wine was hand-harvested from vineyards planted with traditional Dijon clones, located in the Waihopai and Omaka Valleys. The fruit was cold soaked for five days, prior to fermentation, including 10% whole bunch. After fermentation, the must was pressed and the wine aged for ten months in French Oak, with a total of 55% new oak (15% puncheon).