A silky smooth and elegantly composed pinot noir showing dark plum, cherry, anise and toasted nut characters on the nose with a hint of dark mushroom. It's succulent and plump on the palate, offering youthful fruit intensity combined with silky texture and well integrated tannins, finishing long and supple. An easy drinking pinot noir offering exceptional value for money.
This New Zealand Pinot Noir from Marlborough that uses hand picked grapes sourced from a single vineyard in the southern Ward Valley, blessed with deep clay loam soils and traces of limestone. The grapes were hand plunged into open top fermenters, before part was aged in small tank, and part in seasoned French oak barrels for a perfect balance.
New Zealand is a newcomer to the wine world. As recently as 1960 the country had just 400 hectares of vines.
The country's two islands (North Island and South Island) cover an enourmous area, encompassing many possibilities. The maritime climate is influenced by the strong prevailing winds off the Pacific Ocean and the striking mountainous terrain.
When made well, Pinot Noir shines. When young it has delicious aromas of cherries, raspberries, and strawberries.
As the wine ages, it will develop complexity and mystery. It has the capacity to become a gamey style of wine. It will show notes of autumn, truffles and mushrooms, especially when originating from the top vineyards of Burgundy.
Years of wine industry experience and a finely tuned palate give James the knowledge, skill and attention to detail to ensure Snapper Rock delivers exceptional quality and amazing value.
Snapper Rock is from the cool climate of the most southern valley of the Marlborough region, which adds something special not found anywhere else in Marlborough.
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