COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
The Delta Wine Company Ltd
REGION
Marlborough
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Delta Estate Hatter's Hill Pinot Noir is a flagship wine from The Delta Wine Company Ltd, originating from Marlborough's Southern Valleys. The wine's name is inspired by Tom Hatter, a local figure from the early 1900s, and reflects the winery's early, dedicated pursuit of Pinot Noir in the region. The Delta Farm, where the vineyard is situated, has a long history dating back to 1846. The vineyard itself is planted with selected Dijon clones of Pinot Noir, benefiting from the region's rich clay soils and diurnal temperature variations.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after Tom Hatter, an eccentric early 1900s Marlborough resident.
Fact 02
The winery's early focus on Pinot Noir led to them being called 'mad as hatters'.
Fact 03
Vineyard planted with selected Dijon clones in 2002.
Fact 04
The Delta Farm has a history stretching back to 1846.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for the Delta Estate Hatter's Hill Pinot Noir begins with a four-day cold soak to enhance color, flavor, and tannin extraction. The grapes are then fermented with selected yeast strains at warm temperatures, featuring intensive hand-plunging up to eight times daily during peak fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in French oak barriques for nine months, with 16% new oak usage. A full malolactic conversion is completed in barrel, contributing to the wine's texture and complexity.
