Wairau River Reserve Pinot Noir 2017

Wairau River Reserve Pinot Noir hits the spot for quality Pinot Noir at a competitive price. With aromas of dark fruits, plums, cassis entwined with layers of a touch of savoury richness and subtle toasty oak. The complexity continues into the palate with generous fruit weight and fine, ripe tannins. The result is the refined, textured Wairau River Reserve Pinot Noir with a long, persistent finish. A dry, medium bodied Pinot with excellent balance, structure and finesse.

This Reserve Pinot Noir comes from Phil and Chris Rose beautiful vineyards in Rapaura, Marlborough. Their Reserve wines are made from small, interesting parcels of grapes on the Estate that have stood our during the season. They are hand-harvested in the cool of the early morning, fermented in 4000 litre open French oak cuvees, with delicate hand plunging to extract colour and gentle tannins. The skins are then gently pressed off and the wine is aged in French oak barriques for a minimum of 12 months.