Pinot Noir 2005 |
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Another very small production year with only 120 cases made. Early on, this wine had some worryingly un-pinot like flavours, but with 18 months in bottle theyve integrated very well. Its a rich, deep Pinot Noir with ripe cherry flavours and almost syrah-like pepper notes. As it ages this wine is becoming more and more balanced and complex - its earlier edginess giving way to a brooding finish. |
Pinot Noir 2003 |
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Wine description
Frost at the end of 2002 reduced the crop on our home vineyard very severely. To maintain a reasonable wine volume we bought in fruit from a vineyard in the neighbouring Te Muna valley. Consequently the wine shows a slightly different character from previous releases.
A deep garnet colour is matched by the wine's aromas - dark berry and cherry fruit with a whisper of toasty oak. In the mouth, rich dark plum and cherry underpinned by soft tannins linger into a well-balanced finish. The wine is showing the characteristic brightness of flavour of Stonecutter Pinot Noir and increasing complexity with bottle age.
One of six representative 2003 Pinot Noirs from Martinborough selected by NZ media for a promotional pack for the launch of Wines From Martinborough.
Best of Class Long Beach Grand Cru Competition 2005
REVIEWS
“Another young buck, firm and with plenty of flavours coming through, needing a little more time to settle.Lots to happen, a developing wine whose finesse is still to come out.” Winestate Magazine May 2005 ***1/2
“ Bouquet unfolds slowly to reveal orange peel and wood spice. An impressive spicy sweet fruit entry on the palate.” Capital Times Wairarapa New Release tasting November 2004 ****
Air New Zealand Bronze Award November 2004
Liqourland 100 Bronze Award August 2005 |
Merlot 2006 |
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With two and a half years in bottle this wine is really excellent drinking. It has gorgeous black doris plum and brambly fruit flavours, with whiffs of tobacco and rich spice. Its a warm cozy blanket of a wine, but not so heavy it makes you sweat. |
Merlot 2008 |
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A soft generous wine with rich sweet red plum flavours, lifted by subtle oak. Mouth filling with excellent structure and length. |
Pinot Gris 2008 |
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Golden straw colour. Apple and nashi pear with a mealiness from extended lees contact make this an attractive wine with good structure and length. |
Sauvignon Blanc 2009 |
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Like other Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc, a lovely crisp bright wine with tropical fruit flavours - pineapple and sweet lime. This is a bone dry sauvignon blanc with good length. |
Rose 2009 |
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Our Rose is a blend of Merlot and Pinot Noir juice and has fresh raspberryand strawberry notes. Enjoy chilled on summer holiday afternoons. |
