Rohe Southern Valleys Pinot Noir Marlborough

Rohe Southern Valleys 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 Southern Valleys encapsulate the valleys of Waihopai, Omaka, Brancott, Ben Morven, Taylor Pass and Redwood Pass. The subregion sits inland, away from the coast, with cooler evening temperatures during the critical ripening period. The soils are made up of shallow loam over low-vigour clay, producing Pinot Noir with concentrated flavours and supple tannins. Some of the oldest hillside Pinot Noir plantings in Marlborough are found in this sub-region.

Tasting Notes

Dark cherry, violet and cinnamon spice aromas complement red fruit, chocolate and subtle spice flavours on the palate. The fruit flavours are framed with supple tannins and a core of juicy acidity.

Winemaking Notes

The fruit for this wine was hand-harvested from vineyards planted with traditional Dijon clones, located in the Waihopai and Omaka Valleys. The fruit was cold soaked for five days, prior to fermentation, including 6% whole bunch. After fermentation, the must was pressed and the wine aged for ten months in French Oak, with a total of 55% new oak (15% puncheon).

Cellaring Recommendation

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