Settlement Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Vineyard: Settlement Vineyard
Subregion: Omaka Valley - Southern Valleys
Region: Marlborough
Vintage: 2021
Soil Type: Shallow layer of wind-blown loess over low vigour clay loams.
Clone: Dijon clone 777
Viticulture: BioGro certified organic and Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand Certified (SWNZ).
Growers: Sutherland, Healy and Beattie families
Viticulturist: Nigel Sowman

Appellation Marlborough Wine Certified (AMW) - Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand Certified (SWNZ) - BioGro Organic Certified

Our Settlement Vineyard Pinot Noir is a classic representation of Pinot Noir from the Omaka possessing incredible density and power of fruit and structure. From the very low-yielding 2021 vintage, this wine delivers black cherry, red and black berry fruits alongside a savoury seam of hillside herbs, forest floor and sappy spice. Firm, polished tannins and framed, integrated oak provide structure and tension, while the wine’s density masks a nimble energy and freshness from the use of whole- bunch. Built for the cellar yet already generous, it rewards patience with evolving complexity and tertiary charm.