ROHE SOUTHERN VALLEYS PINOT NOIR

The clay-rich soils of the Southern Valleys sub-region naturally restrict vine vigour and produce Pinot Noir fruit with concentrated flavours and supple tannins. This subregion sits inland, away from the Marlborough coast, with cool evening temperatures during the critical ripening period.

TASTING NOTES

Dark cherry, red berry and violet flavours, complemented by chocolate and supple spice. The fruit flavours are framed with velvet-like tannins and a core of juicy acidity. This wine is immediately enjoyable but will continue to drink well for the next eight years.

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 fruit was hand harvested, located in the Ben Morven, Waihopai and Omaka Valleys. The fruit was cold soaked for five days prior to natural fermentation. The ferment included 40% whole bunch for elevated aromatics. After fermentation, the wine was aged for ten months in 225L French oak barriques, with a total of 22% new oak.

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ROHE Southern Valleys Pinot Noir by Rapaura Springs