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Waipara Hills Pinot Noir, Central Otago

The Central Otago region, secluded in the middle of the southern end of the South Island, has over the last decade or so, become world famous for its Pinot Noir wines. Nearly all the fruit comes from the Golden Terraces Vineyard with 3% from the Woolshed Vineyard, harvested over a ten-day period. Gently de-stemmed, the grapes are cold soaked followed by a short ferment and pressing, the wine is matured in a mixture of tank and barrel for about nine months. Bramble fruit, cherry, spice and a hint of smoke on the nose, black cherry and plum on the palate supported by oak spice, soft tannins and a bright, refreshing finish.

Product code: 28372

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Waipara Hills Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Details

Type: Red
Country: New Zealand
Region: Central Otago
Vintage: 2015/2016
Producer: Waipara Hills
Primary grape: Pinot Noir
Bottle size: 75cl
Code: 28372
Awards:
- 2017, Bronze International Wine Challenge 2019

Ethical
Screwcap
Sulphites
Egg

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Expression

Sophisticated, polished, complex reds

Can be very flexible with many cheeses including sheeps’, Morbier, Epoisse, Vacherin, Cheddar
Lighter examples can work with some richer fish dishes
Classic French herbs such as parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Spices should complement and not overwhelm the wine
Game such as duck and boar. Fine cuts of beef. Lean meats such as roe deer or ostrich
Truffle and wild mushroom, jus with redcurrant or similar fruit, Bourguignonne, Chasseur sauces
Some wines, with light tannins, will work with lightly-spiced dishes
Pigeon or duck, walnut and beetroot, smoked- meat salads. Truffle or wild mushroom risotto. Autumn squash

About the Wine

Pinot Noir

Pee-noe Nwahr

A temperamental thin skinned grape and difficult to grow, when produced of any quality it demands high prices. The thin skin means it's very light in colour body and tannin, it characteristically has searing acidity and full lingering flavours of raspberry, strawberry, cherry, violets and sweet spice.

Flavours:

Cherry
Mushroom
Raspberry
Vanilla
Violet

Established in 2001, Waipara Hills is based in the picturesque Waipara Valley, just 30 miles north of Christchurch. In a very short time it has developed a fine reputation for crafting wines with rich aromatics, alongside vibrant and complex flavours. The grapes employed to make the Sauvignon Blanc come from both the major sub-regions of Marlborough; the Wairau and Awatere valleys offer complementary fruit, which when combined, produce complex and balanced wines.

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The Country

New Zealand

Heralded as one of the best vintages of the decade, some might even say ever, 2019 has proved an excellent year for New Zealand winemakers. With optimum weather throughout the year, the wines have great fruit expression, balanced acidity, length and intensity.

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