Pinot Noir Marlborough, Map Maker
A sophisticated Pinot Noir with an “old world” elegance.
Vineyard: Map Maker
Grower: Ruud Maasdam
Age of Vines: 30 years old
Grapes: 100% Pinot Noir
Village: Rapaura
Region: Marlborough
Soil: Deep layers of silt and clay
Production Methods: Hand harvested and de-stemmed, cold soaked 6-10 days, followed by alcoholic fermentation with predominantly wild yeasts. Long “post-fermentation” maceration for up to 40 days. Wine then pressed and put into barrels to mature and undergo natural malolactic fermentation.
Special Features: Extensive crop thinning to gain optimal ripeness. Four different clones of Pinot Noir (Dijon clones from Burgundy), with varous rootstocks (Riparia Gloire, 101-14 and Schwarzmann). West side of the vineyard. Terroir adjacent to Cloudy Bay.
Country: New Zealand
Tasting Notes
Colour: Deep ruby
Nose: Lovely aromas of ripe black cherries and wild violets.
Palate: Soft and smooth structure, intensely flavoured with sweet cherries, cedarwood and savoury characters of dried herbs, and wild game.
Length/Finish: Mineral lingering finish.
Alcohol: 13%
Sulphites: Low
Bottle Closure: Screwcap
