Upton Downs Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

Single Vineyard: Upton Downs Vineyard
Subregion: Upper Awatere - Awatere Valley
Region: Marlborough
Vintage: 2023
Soil Type: Loess, gravels over clay
Clone: 100% Clone 777
Viticulture: NZ Sustainably Certified
Growers: Tahi & Olivia Doonan

Appellation Marlborough Wine Certified (AMW) - Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand Certified (SWNZ)
Vegan - Vegetarian

The Upton Downs delivers a Pinot Noir of beguiling poise and perfume, born of high-altitude exposure, a cool dry microclimate and the layered, complex soils of the Upper Awatere. The bouquet opens with lifted violet and wild red berry aromas threaded with rose petal and subtle forest floor. On the palate it is elegant yet firmly structured, where silky tannins and bright acidity frame concentrated cherry, pomegranate and savoury spice, while careful whole-bunch inclusion add lift and tensile energy. The finish is long, mineral and compelling, promising early pleasure and confident age worthiness.