2016 | Rimapere Single Vineyard Pinot Noir | Marlborough Chehalem as well as spice and

as well as spice and underbrush

Full-bodied with layers of velvety and soft tannins

which is why we dry the grapes in the shade

The wine is aged in oak barrels (10-20% new wood) for 20-22 months

2016 | Rimapere Single Vineyard Pinot Noir | Marlborough Chehalem as well as spice andThis is on the lighter end of the Pinot spectrum. There's quite a bit of cinnamon and stalky characters here, but notes of strawberry and rhubarb are bright as well. Violet and white pepper notes add to the mix. The stalkiness continues on the palate, which is wispy and delicate, showing less in the way of oak and more in the way of crisp fruit and dried leaves.