COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Schubert Wines
REGION
Martinborough
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Schubert Selection Pinot Noir is a 100% Pinot Noir from the Wairarapa region of New Zealand, specifically Martinborough. Founded by Kai Schubert and Marion Deimling, Schubert Wines focuses on producing Pinot Noir with intense and complex character. The Wairarapa's climate and soil are considered ideal for this varietal, drawing parallels to renowned European Pinot Noir regions. The 'Selection' in the wine's name indicates a careful selection of grapes for quality. The 2021 vintage experienced reduced yields in New Zealand, highlighting the importance of vineyard management.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Schubert Wines is certified Vegetarian and Vegan.
Fact 02
90% of Schubert Wines' production is exported globally.
Fact 03
The winemaking philosophy is non-interventionist, aiming to let the terroir speak.
Fact 04
The vineyard soil is alluvial silt over old river gravel.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Schubert Selection Pinot Noir is produced using 100% destemmed grapes. A cold soak is employed before fermentation, which takes place in stainless steel tanks. The wine remains on its skins for three weeks to extract flavor and structure. Following fermentation, it is aged for 18 months in used French oak barrels. Schubert Wines emphasizes organic vineyard practices and manual vineyard management, adhering to a non-interventionist winemaking philosophy to express the terroir.
