Toi Toi Pinot Noir Winemakers Selection 2018 (6 x 750mL) NZ

Description:

Viticulture and Winemaking

The 2018 vintage will be remembered as one of the warmest on record, with continual hot days throughout February and March and rain coming just before and during harvest. A very unusual harvest, as the Pinot Noir is normally the last to be picked, this year, due to unseasonably warm conditions the fruit was the first of the vines.

We picked the grapes when the flavours were at optimum, to ensure we preserved the fruit flavours in the wine. We used a select de-stemmer harvester to softly handle the fruit. Once pressed off skins, the juice was then fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks with selected yeast strains to preserve the inherent delicate fruit flavours. Following fermentation, the wine was aged on light yeast lees to increase palate weight and complexity before it was bottled for enjoyment.

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Viticulture and Winemaking

The 2018 vintage will be remembered as one of the warmest on record, with continual hot days throughout February and March and rain coming just before and during harvest. A very unusual harvest, as the Pinot Noir is normally the last to be picked, this year, due to unseasonably warm conditions the fruit was the first of the vines.

We picked the grapes when the flavours were at optimum, to ensure we preserved the fruit flavours in the wine. We used a select de-stemmer harvester to softly handle the fruit. Once pressed off skins, the juice was then fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks with selected yeast strains to preserve the inherent delicate fruit flavours. Following fermentation, the wine was aged on light yeast lees to increase palate weight and complexity before it was bottled for enjoyment.

Region:
NZ - Marlborough
State:
Imported
Country:
New Zealand

Expert Reviews

94pts, 5 Stars - Wine Orbit

Winery Tasting Notes

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Our Winemakers Selection reflects our high standards and love of crafting wines with exceptional flavours. In keeping with our winemaking practices, we’ve elevated our range with these unique varietals. Blended from our best parcels, this selection has been carefully crafted to be bold and lively, standouts in their field.

From a beautiful vineyard in the heart of Central Otago, this wine opens with dark cherry and plum aromas along with a lovely cinnamon and spine aspect. Mediumbodied and softly textured, it's layered with cherry, blackberry and spice notes and a moreish acidity. Traditional winemaking techniques and maturation with French oak have created a soft well balanced wine showing the vivid fruit and fine tannic structure.

We recommend a this ruby red wine paired with a classic rack of lamb dish topped with salsa verde and sautéed kumara on wilted greens dressed with minted mascarpone.

Other Information

  • 2018 vintage
  • 6 x 750mL units
  • NZ - Marlborough, Imported
  • Screwcap closure
  • 13.5% alc.

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