COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Dog Point Vineyards
REGION
Marlborough
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Dog Point Pinot Noir 2022 is a 100% Pinot Noir from Marlborough, New Zealand, produced by Dog Point Vineyards. Founded by wine pioneers Ivan and Margaret Sutherland, and later joined by James and Wendy Healy, the winery is dedicated to organic principles and minimal intervention. The estate's home vineyards, situated on clay hill slopes, are home to vines averaging 20 years old, with some plantings dating back to 1983. This wine is a complex expression of the Marlborough terroir, utilizing six distinct Pinot Noir clones and reflecting the characteristics of the 2022 vintage.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€59
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Certified organic vineyard practices.
Fact 02
Uses indigenous yeasts for fermentation.
Fact 03
Features six different Pinot Noir clones.
Fact 04
Vines average 20 years old, some planted in 1983.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Dog Point Pinot Noir 2022 is crafted using 100% Pinot Noir grapes sourced from the estate's organic vineyards. The fruit is hand-picked and hand-sorted. Approximately 25% of the grapes undergo whole bunch fermentation. Fermentation is carried out in small, open-top stainless steel fermenters using indigenous yeasts, without pumping. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for around 18 months in French oak barrels, with approximately 30% of these being new oak.
