The Ned Pinot Noir has exceptional fruit vibrancy and intensity reminiscent of herb infused red cherry and black berry fruits. Whilst dangerously drinkable on release this wine will become deeper and more complex with careful cellaring over the next five to seven years.
Winemaking
Our Pinot Noir vines are planted in the deep clay loams of the Southern Valleys, universally regarded as the finest Pinot Noir terroir in Marlborough. The vines are cane pruned and meticulously tended to achieve a naturally balanced crop of
intensely flavoured fruit. Completely de-stemmed, but not crushed, with the aim of achieving a significant percentage of intact berries in the ferment. Individual batches were macerated cold priorto a five-day fermentation where the cap temperature
was allowed to peak at between 30o – 32oC. The wine remained on skins post fermentation to optimise tannin extraction whilst locking in the ruby colour. Drained and pressed; this wine was aged in a mix of stainlesssteel tank and French oak puncheons for nine months during which time it underwent a complete malolactic fermentation.
About The Ned:
Right in the heart of the magical Waihopai Valley, a million miles from anywhere, lies The Ned - one of Marlborough's most famous peaks - and the childhood playground for founder and winemaker, Brent Marris. It's a place where nights are two degrees colder and days two degrees hotter. Where possibilities take hold and good times unfold, where the young at heart thrive. And where there's liveliness and adventure in every bottle.