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WINEMAKERS COMMENTS
Aromas of spice mingle with dark chocolate, cherry and dried herbs. Our Pinot noir has a bright fresh palate with a silky mouthfeel and great length. An easy drinking style.
VINTAGE
An almost perfect 2024 vintage in Marlborough. Low yields and warm, dry days enabled the harvesting of fruit at the optimal level of flavour development and fruit ripeness.
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Ballochdale Vineyard - Awatere Valley Marlborough (100%)
The Ballochdale Estate is a beautiful vineyard set high in the hills of the Awatere Valley in Marlborough. The soils are superbly suited for the growing of Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. It lies about 25 kilometres inland from the sea and 300 meters above sea level making it one of the highest vineyards in the Province.
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VARIETIES: 100% Pinot Noir
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
TOTAL ACIDITY: 5.62 gL
PH: 3.68
RESIDUAL SUGAR: Nil
STANDARD DRINKS = 750ml: 8.0
FRUIT HANDLING: Machine harvested; Hand plunged and pumped over
POST FERMENT: 25% third-year old French barriques
FINING: No fining. Suitable for a plant-based diet
FERMENTATION VESSEL: Stainless Steel Open Fermenter
BOTTLED: September 2025
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