Mariner Vineyard Tasting Notes

Mariner South Island Pinot Noir

A delightful, rich Pinot Noir with good weight and complexity. made from a mixture of clones from a variety of flat and hillside vineyards from Marlborough and Nelson vineyards.

Vintage Conditions:

The early growing season was dry and warm with a bt of a cool spell during bloom. Harvest was long with variable temperatures and rainfal.

Harvest Date:

Mid to late April 2007

Vinification:

The grapes were destemmed, crushed and fermented in one ton fermentation bags. Native, wild yeasts were used for fermentation with temperature approaching 35C. After pressing the wines were allowed to age on French oak for nine months. All wines are sterile filtered to assure long term satisfaction.

Bottling Date:

December 2008

Alcohol:

13.1

pH:

3.31

Acid:

6.3gr/l

Residual Sugar:

3.1gr/l

Colour:

Brilliant dark red cherry

Bouquet:

Cherries and strawberry with hints of oak.

Palate:

Good structure with mouth filling richness of berry fruits and sweet oak.

Packaging:

12 x 750ml Zork and Diam cork closure

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