Rohe Awatere Valley Pinot Noir Marlborough

Rohe Awatere Pinot Noir

Rohe, meaning territory in Te Reo Māori, is a range of wines created to showcase the unique flavours of Marlborough. Marlborough’s sub-regions are yet to be fully understood, each district offers distinct flavours and aromas. Through crafting wines exclusively from each winemaking sub-region the Rohe range of wines highlight the individual sub-regional flavours and share our perspective of this remarkable region we call home. Made in individual quantities, each bottle features a bespoke illustration of a Marlborough sub-region.

Sub-region

The Awatere sub-region stretches inland, climbing towards the Kaikoura ranges. The soils are complex, created by the Awatere River and encompass a matrix of shallow to moderately deep silty loams, with pockets of sand, gravel and clay on higher terraces. The sub-region is drier and cooler with plenty of low-vigour sites, well suited to Pinot Noir.

Tasting Notes

This elegant Pinot Noir has lifted floral aromatics, with layers of red cherry, plum and bright raspberry. The pure fruit flavours are balanced with a subtle toasty oak influence, fine tannins, texture and acidity. The wine finishes elegant and long.

Winemaking Notes

The fruit for this wine was hand-harvested from low-vigour clay terrace vineyards planted in traditional Dijon clones. The fruit was cold soaked for five days, prior to fermentation, including 23% whole bunch fermentation. After fermentation, the must was pressed and the wine aged for ten months in French Oak, including 38% new oak.

Cellaring Recommendation

This wine is immediately enjoyable but will continue to drink well for the next five years.

2018 Tasting Note