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Aromatic layers of red fruit and spicy florals lead to flavours of cherry, plum and finely integrated French oak in this elegant Awatere Valley Pinot Noir.
Our wines have been made for you to share with friends and family. Our name, Tohu, means signature and our koru signifies growth, life and the natural world. Tohu's award winning wines are produced by New Zealand's first Maori-owned wine company. They have been made with the utmost care for our land, people and traditions.
Features
Our gift from the land, New Zealand Sustainable winegrowing, Wine of New Zealand, Celebrating 20 Years, Suitable for Vegans
Brand
Tohu
Storage
To enjoy
this wine at its best, drink within 1-2 years of purchase.
Allergy Information
Contains Sulphites
ABV (%)
13.0
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Aromatic layers of red fruit and spicy florals lead to flavours of cherry, plum and finely integrated French oak in this elegant Awatere Valley Pinot Noir
Serving Suggestions
Roast pork, Bruschetta starter, Grilled squid
Producer
Tohu Wines
Agent
North South Wines
Winemaker
Bruce Taylor
History
Tohu produces award-winning New Zealand wine crafted from grapes grown in our breathtakingly beautiful, Awatere Valley vineyard. When Tohu launched in 1998 we were the world's first Māori-owned wine company. Since then we've grown a reputation for producing premium wine in a range of varieties, winning awards for our Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir and Méthode Traditionnelle.
Regional Information
The grapes were sourced from both our Whenua Awa vineyard and the vines that surround our Awatere Valley winery. The 2018 growing season began with near-perfect flowering conditions in December. January brought some of the warmest average temperatures on record, followed by a very wet February. Vigilance in the vineyard including rigorous canopy management and fruit thinning was done to ensure ripe fruit for harvest. The early warm weather brought harvest forward around two weeks earlier than average.
Current Vintage
2018
Vinification Details
Grapes are handpicked, gently destemmed and lightly crushed. Batch fermented in small open-top fermenters, the must undergos a cold soak before being warmed and either selected yeasts are added or natural yeast found on grapes is used. After fermentation, the wine matures on skins and then put in a combination of old and new French barriques. These barrels are kept cool cellar over the winter months, before being warmed in spring, allowing the wine to undergo a secondary malolactic fermentation.
Units
9.8
Type of Closure
Screwcap
Country of Origin
New Zealand
Packed In
New
Zealand
Manufacturer
Produced by: Kono NZ LP, 395 Awatere Valley Road, Awatere Valley Marlborough, New Zealand.
Return To Address
North South Wines Ltd, UB7 7PS, UK.
Package Type
Bottle
Other Information
Full Product Name: Pinot Noir
Importer: North South Wines Ltd, UB7 7PS, UK.
Additional Information: New zealand.com Licence No.100140
