Pinot Noir `Marions Vineyard` Schubert

Pinot Noir `Marions Vineyard` Schubert39. 95 per bottle ABV 14. 5% Region Martinborough, located within the Wairarapa Valley, was the first of New Zealand`s wine regions to establish world class credentials for producing Pinot Noir. It is east of Wellington, surrounded by the Tararua Mountains with vines planted on alluvial gravel river beds with a limestone subsoil. The Wairarapa Valley is cooler and drier than any other North Island wine region, and like Marlborough across the Cook

£39.95 per bottle

ABV 14.5%

Region
Martinborough, located within the Wairarapa Valley, was the first of New Zealand`s wine regions to establish world class credentials for producing Pinot Noir. It is east of Wellington, surrounded by the Tararua Mountains with vines planted on alluvial gravel river beds with a limestone subsoil. The Wairarapa Valley is cooler and drier than any other North Island wine region, and like Marlborough across the Cook Strait, it is exposed to the cold winds that funnel in from the ocean. Sauvignon is full flavoured and aromatic, Pinot Noir is impressive with great depth and weight. Chardonnay, Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah all successfully achieve high quality wines.

Producer
Schubert Wines was established by Kai Schubert, a graduate from the Viticulture and Oenology University in Geisenheim, Germany. Working with eminent winemaker Erni Loosen of Bernkastel, Kai gained huge experience working in Europe, the US and South America. In 1998, he acquired a small established vineyard at Dakins Road, Martinborough. Predominantly focused on Pinot Noir, Kai has expanded plantings to include Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Franc. Small quantities of white grapes are also planted and result in soft, fruit driven wines.

Tasting Notes
Located within the Wairarapa Valley, Martinborough was the first of New Zealand`s wine regions to establish world class credentials for producing Pinot Noir. The region is cooler and drier than any other on North Island and like Marlborough across the Cook Strait, it is exposed to cold winds that funnel in from the southern ocean. Marion`s Vineyard Pinot Noir has an alluring perfumed bouquet of strawberry and cherry with mouth-filling ripe cherry and spicy earth flavours. The subtle use of French oak prolongs a complex and elegant finish.

Food
Chicken liver pate, roasted lamb shank, grilled salmon or crispy duck.

Media
Lisa Perotti Brown of The WIne Advocate awarded 93+ points in January 2016. and is in the top three of her top current releases of 2015.