Pinot Noir Nelson 2019

Waimea Estates

Pinot Noir Nelson
2019

$25.25

* Retail price including taxes and service fees if applicable
Service fees
$ 0.00
Product code
10826447
Format
12 x 750ml
Listing type
SAQ Specialty by lot
Status
Available
Type of product
Still wine
Licensee price
$21.95
Country
New Zealand
Regulated designation
Table wine
Region
South Island
Subregion
Nelson
Varietal(s)
Pinot Noir
Alcohol percentage
13.5%
Colour
Red
Sugar content
1.8 g/l
Closure type
Metal screw cap
Length of aging
9 months

About this winery

The Waimea Plains have a long history of growing fresh produce due to its rich soils and consistent rain fall in the area. Early Maori settlers had successfully planted large kumara crops in the area due to cooler climates and high sunshine hours. In the 1820’s there was an influx of European sealers and whalers to the area who then began to trade with local Maori for their kumara, potatoes and corn grown on the Waimea Plains. Fast forward to the 90’s and in 1993 Waimea Estate was...

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Production notes

The approach to this Pinot Noir is essentially traditional, with gentle handling and extraction from receival right through to bottling. This encourages a tannin structure of finesse and delicacy, without compromising the dark cherry and plum flavours. After destemming without crushing, the musts were chilled for five days to enhance aroma and colour. Inoculation followed with Burgundian yeast for the most part, while a small proportion was inoculated with Rhône yeast to add some spicy notes. In addition some vats were encouraged to undergo wild ferment to add character and interest to the final blend. These warm ferments were carefully hand-plunged or pumped over twice daily to add further flavour and colour. After settling, a portion of the wine was racked to tank to undergo micro-oxygenation, chiefly for colour stabilisation, but also to encourage the development of supple tannins to provide a more evolved and complex palate.

Tasting notes

Dark cherry and blueberry aromas combined with subtle hints of mocha, cloves, smokey oak and an underling savoury pancetta edge. The palate of rich berryfruits, layered spice and soft tannins blend with warm French oak and an elegant acidity to create a juicy and well-structured finish.

Press reviews

Patrick Desy
Patrick Desy, (Vintage 2019)

Du bon pinot à moins de 25$, ça ne court pas les rues. Celui-ci se distingue par ses notes de fruits rouges, de fumée et de camphre. En bouche, le fruit paraît nourri, presque juteux tout en étant supporté par une acidité vive. Finale soutenue évoquant des notes de fumée. Certains aiment, d’autres moins. Ça reste un achat avisé et un excellent compagnon du poulet grillé. Tout comme le vin précédent, il est présent dans une trentaine de succursales. 

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