Loveblock Pinot Noir Central Otago 2020

Vineyard Notes

The Pinot Noir grapes come from our family-owned estate on the Bendigo Loop Road in Central Otago. Here, the soil type is free-draining sandy loam over schist alluvium gravels known as Molyneux soils. The clones planted in these soils are B777, B667, B115, Clone 5 (Pommard) and Abel. The vineyard is entirely cane pruned to two canes, with the wire being approximately half full. The Dijon clones give the wine nice floral notes, while Abel and Pommard provide structure. 10% of the fruit for this wine also came from the Loveblock Farm in Marlborough, enhancing the red fruit flavours in the finished wine.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Bright crimson.
Aroma: Big, ripe black cherry with hints of mushroom and toasty oak spice peeking out behind rich fruit.
Palate: Fleshy black plum, with layers of cherry and sweet berries that play on the palate and dance with hints of violet and savoury notes.

Food match: Dry tannins and hints of cigar make this a versatile wine to pair with turkey, salmon, lamb and beef.

Cellar: Up to 10 years.

Sustainable status: Sustainably grown – SWNZ accredited.

Vegan status: Vegan friendly.