Te Muna Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023
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New Zealand / Martinborough
Nestled in a secluded valley, our Craggy Range Te Muna vineyard estate is a hidden gem of the wine world. The unique soil composition, temperate climate, high winds and large diurnal temperature swings create the perfect terroir to produce wines of exceptional character. Grapes are hand harvested from the vineyard's higher terrace and destemmed before fermentation with indigenous yeast in open-top oak tanks. The wine matures on the lees in oak barriques for ten months before bottling.
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2023 vintage
Harvest Note
A moderate spring led to a cooler ripening season defined by several large rain events. Picking and selection were critical.
Tasting Note
A refined and elegant wine with aromatic purity, showcasing an enticing blend of red fruits, wild herbs, and savory, earthy undertones. The palate is delicious and long, with silky tannins and balanced acidity, leading to a beautifully textured finish. This Pinot Noir captures the essence of Te Muna’s unique terroir, offering a wine of both sophistication and depth.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Pinot Noir
APPELLATION: Martinborough
PH: 3.73
ACIDITY: 5.4
ABV: 12/5%
AGING: 10 months in French oak barriques, 21% new
Unique Selling Points
- Pinot Noir from Te Muna offers savory elegance, complexity, and structure.
I am fortunate to lead an extraordinary group of people who want to be part of creating something truly magnificent that successive generations can admire and enjoy for years to come. I love our great estates and feel a strong connection to their complexities and subtleties.
Ben Tombs, Winemaker
About the Grape
Pinot Noir
In France, makes a silky, deceptively powerful wine of elegant, complex aromas and subtle, red fruit flavors, with earthy, floral, mushroom and mineral notes. In California, shows ripe, sweet characters.
