Pinot Noir

Our Cirro Pinot noir comes from the mid-Wairau Valley region in Marlborough. Mature vines lie on old riverbed with a soil composition of river stones and heavy silt. Fruit was harvested at optimal ripeness, then destemmed and crushed into open-top fermenters and left to cold soak for 5 days before natural fermentation began. Once fermented the wine was transferred to old French barrels for 18 months.

“Splendidly ripe and complex, the bouquet shows dark cherry, dried mushroom, olive and roasted nut aromas, leading to a succulent palate displaying smooth mouthfeel and silky texture, well framed by polished tannins. Elegantly styled and expressed, making it delightfully appealing.” – Sam Kim, Wine Orbit