Size 750mL

Martinborough - Single Vineyard

Wine Maker Notes:

Fermented in wooden French cuvees, hand plunged, and aged in 50% new French oak barriques for 18 months. It has created a wine with ripe flavours and soft tannins. It was bottled without fining or filtration, promoting soft mouth feel and balance.

The wine was given every priority during its elevation and now shows all the hallmarks of a grand young wine on release in 2021. It is at the vanguard of Pinot noir style in the New World and should age gracefully for up to 10 years. The wine is a true reflection of both Martinborough’s unique terroir and the skills and experience of winemakers Larry McKenna and Tim Bourne.

Reviews:

96 Wine Enthusiasts

"This red deftly balances power and concentration with freshness and elegance. Aromas of blackberry, cherry, chocolate, nutmeg, bay leaf, tar and dried rose all combine for a heady and characterful wine. Juicy fruit rushes over the pal- ate only to be enveloped by leathery, spicy tannins. Drink now–2032."

95 Wine Advocate

"The full-bodied, rich 2019 Kupe Pinot Noir is a lovely example of how size doesn't have to mean a loss of elegance. Bold black cherry and plum flavors combine with nuances of cola spice and mocha to yield ample complexity, while the palate is plush and velvety, seamlessly extending through a lingering finish. While delicious now, I expect it will drink well for more than a decade."

95 James Suckling

"Aromas of strawberries, black cherries and some white pepper follow through to a full body with a creamy texture and a dried-orange aftertaste. A little tight at the finish, but shows energy and focus. Drinkable now, but needs time to soften. Better after 2023."