Pinot Noir Estate Land Made
2017
Located in the Awatere Valley, Marlborough, Yealands Family Wines produces award-winning wines in harmony with nature. Yealands Family wines is the culmination of the vision, dedication and hard work of Peter Yealands--a New Zealand pioneer with the goal of creating delicious wines and the world’s most sustainable winery. His motto to “think boldly, tread lightly and never say it cannot be done” guides every initiative at the estate. The wines are produced from vineyards in the Awatere...
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Marlborough experienced a mild-to-cool spring period, which ensured that the vines naturally produced lighter then average yields. These mild temperatures then extended into the summer months, coupled with an unseasonal period of rain, which ultimately alleviated the drought conditions that were experienced over the past two years. The Pinot Noir was harvested in excellent condition and the resulting wine is showing the wonderful hallmarks that Marlborough is known for - lifted fruit flavours in the berry spectrum balanced with earthy savoury notes, vibrancy, purity and structure.
The parcels were cold macerated before being warmed and inoculated with selected yeasts. A fast, hot fermentation proceeded with regular plunging. The parcels were gently pressed off after fermentation, with a short period of post ferment maceration to achieve the desired tannin balance. The wine was aged with French oak while undergoing malolactic fermentation. It was then blended, stabilized and filtered prior to bottling.
Lifted notes of cassis and ripe dark berries with toasty, mocha aromas. The juicy, ripe, red fruit flavours lead into a supple palate, which is plush and full with finely balanced tannin. Beautifully matched with lamb and venison. This wine is also suitable for vegetarians, vegans and gluten free diets.
Juicy cherry and raspberry flavors are fresh and bright, with a smooth, supple body and notes of clove, cherry cola and vanilla bean. Polished and elegant, with a long finish. Drink now through 2027.
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Très pinot de Nouvelle-Zélande, et très bon. Bourré de fruit, pourvu d'une acidité tonifiante, d'un reste de gaz carbonique également. Empreinte boisée par ailleurs manifeste, mais bien dosée. Très bon rapport qualité-prix.
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Coloré, intense et généreusement fruité, le vin en mène large en bouche, mais s'avère un peu trop crémeux et dessiné à gros traits. Quelques années de repos lui permettront peut-être de gagner en nuances.
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