Gravel & Loam Wairau Valley Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018

Gravel & Loam Wairau Valley Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018"Attractively fruited and elegantly fragrant, the bouquet shows dark cherry, plum, olive and mixed spice aromas, followed by a beautifully rounded palate thats juicy and supple. The wine offers elegant weight, fine texture and flowing mouthfeel, backed by fine, grainy tannins, finishing long and delightfully dry" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2019 The wine is sweetly fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows dried cherry and ripe strawberries characters with

"Attractively fruited and elegantly fragrant, the bouquet shows dark cherry, plum, olive and mixed spice aromas, followed by a beautifully rounded palate that’s juicy and supple. The wine offers elegant weight, fine texture and flowing mouthfeel, backed by fine, grainy tannins, finishing long and delightfully dry" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2019

The wine is sweetly fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows dried cherry and ripe strawberries characters with game, earthy mushroom and mixed spice notes. The palate is nicely rounded and fruited with smooth texture and fine tannins, lingering and pleasingly dry.

The French call it “Terroir” but we call it “Gravel & Loam”. Deep in the Wairau Valley, the vineyard and breathtaking landscape inspired us to release a range of wines which truly reflects our sense of place in the world. This amazing environment is rich with an abundance of plant and animal life while the gravel and loam soils are perfect for producing lush and elegant wines.

Gravel & Loam Pinot Noir is made to truly reflect the winemakers philosophy of producing a value for money wine the distinctive pure, wonderful fruit flavours and aromas typical of the Marlborough region.

Food Pairing: Gravel & Loam Pinot Noir can be enjoyed with a wide range of dishes including lamb, beef, wild meats, stews, curries, pasta and mushrooms.