2021 Delta Pinot Noir

Tasting profile

Nose: Aromas of dark cherry, ripe plum and black olive.

Palate: A rich and fruity full bodied palate with raspberries, black plum and integrated notes of toasted oak, a fine tanin structure with a long and toasty finish

FROM THE LAND: Predominantly selected from the Delta vineyard, located on the south side of Marlborough’s Wairau Valley. The vineyard comprises of 27 hectares of Pinot Noir from selected Dijon clones planted in 2002. The vineyard’s rich clay soil and elevation combined with Marlborough’s warm days and cool nights, make this site ideal for producing top quality Pinot Noir.

TO THE WINERY: During a cool evening, selected Pinot Noir clones were harvested from the vineyard and transported to the winery where they were kept in a cold soak for four days to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannin form the grapes. Fermented at warm temperatures with a carefully selected yeast strain, the grapes were hand plunged up to eight times daily during the height of fermentation. The wine was then pressed and left to mature on lees for nine months. Heather then selected her preferred barrels for the final blend of the Delta Pinot Noir 2021.

FLAVOURS & FOOD: The 2021 Delta Pinot Noir is drinking beautifully from release and will continue to mature over the next five to seven years. With fresh and vibrant red berry notes on release, the flavours will evolve and ripen over time. Excellently paired with spring lamb and roasted root vegetables.

– Delta vineyards