Location:
Regional blend of 5 vineyard parcels, primarily from the Southern valleys sub-region in Marlborough. “Home” site is Clay-Hills vineyard.
41˚34’S      173˚49.5’E       

Variety:  100% Pinot Noir

Vine Age:  Average 12 years

Soil:  Clay

Viticulture:
2 cane spur pruned, 3333 vines/ha average.

Viticulturist:  Michael Collins

Sustainability:
Vineyard and winery certified sustainable (SWNZ)

Winemaking:
Hand harvest, gravity fed into minimal handling, gravity flow winery. 5-7 day cold soak, indigenous ferment, total time on skins 12-16 days. 11 months in 30% new French oak, spring malo, un-fined, cross-flow filtered. Vegan.

Winemaker: Clive Jones

Comments from our Masters of Wine and Master Sommelier Tasting Panel: 
Blended medley of gooseberry and tropical fruit with good weight and length on the palate. Very typical Marlborough with palate richness.