ROHE AWATERE VALLEY PINOT NOIR

AWATERE VALLEY

Follows the river's natural path from the mountains out towards the sea. Although this vineyard is situated on a higher river terrace, it's protected from the wind and has a complex fertile soil matrix of silt, gravel and clay. The location is cool and dry, which consistently produces elegant Pinot Noir with delicate acidity.

TASTING NOTES

This Awatere Valley Pinot Noir has delicate acidity and a palate of concentrated red fruit with bright raspberry, crunchy red cherry and a savoury note.

VINTAGE REPORT & WINEMAKING

2025 was a vintage where patience was rewarded. Spring's warm weather created ideal growing conditions and abundant crop loads, which we carefully reduced to enhance fruit quality. January's cool temperatures extended the fruit ripening period, enhancing palate weight and aromatic intensity. Benefiting from ideal weather, we commenced harvest in mid-March, methodically working block by block as each reached optimal conditions.The grapes were handpicked before cold soaking for a week prior to fermentation using natural yeasts. A total of 47% of the blend was fermented as whole bunch. After fermentation, the must was pressed and the wine transferred to puncheon, with 30% new oak. The wine was aged for ten months in barrel, prior to filtering and bottling.

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ROHE Awatere Valley Pinot Noir by Rapaura Springs

2024 TASTING NOTE

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ACCOLADES & REVIEWS

90 points | James Suckling 2026
"Well-made, balanced and juicy, showing red cherries, raspberries and mild spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins, fresh acidity and refined texture, offering crunchy berry character and a delicious finish."