Manu Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018

Light ruby-red colour with purple hues, youthful in appearance. The nose is elegantly concentrated with deep and intense aromas of ripe dark-red berry fruit and black cherries. This has beautiful perfumes and fruit vibrancy. Medium-bodied, the palate is elegantly proportioned with concentrated flavours of ripe dark-red berry fruit, black cherries, with lifted red and violet florals. The fruit is lusciously rich and vibrant, unfolding an array of red fruits, and is supported by fine grained tannin extraction lending suppleness and accessibility.

This Wine is from 100% sustainably managed vineyards. There are two properties that supply fruit for this wine; both are located on the Southern bank of the Wairau River in Marlborough. The sites lean to the north east, capturing the warmth of the summer sun. Soils are free draining alluvial shingles that promote early ripening and reduce vine vigour which in turn improves colour and flavour development.

The application of very gentle fruit handling techniques and traditional open top fermentation ensure the preservation of aroma and flavour. The ferments are hand plunged 3 times a day and the wine is pressed to barrel immediately on completion.

12 month in French oak barriques, 15% new, 85% old.