COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Two Paddocks
REGION
Central Otago
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Two Paddocks The Fusilier Pinot Noir 2020 is a single-vineyard expression from the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago, New Zealand. The vineyard, planted in 2000, is named in honor of Major Dermot Neill, father of proprietor Sam Neill. Two Paddocks is a family-owned winery dedicated to producing certified organic wines with a focus on quality and authenticity. The Bannockburn region's unique terroir, characterized by schist-derived soils and specific microclimate, influences the wine's profile. The 2020 vintage is recognized for its aromatic intensity and balanced complexity.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€56
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named for Sam Neill's father, a Major in the Royal Irish Fusilier Regiment.
Fact 02
Vineyard planted entirely in 2000.
Fact 03
Certified organic viticulture.
Fact 04
Fermented with indigenous yeasts.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Two Paddocks The Fusilier Pinot Noir 2020 begins with hand-picked grapes. A cold soak at 8°C for 5 days preceded fermentation with indigenous yeasts in wooden vats, with 65% of the bunches fermented whole. Fermentation lasted an average of 23 days, with hand-plunging performed no more than once daily, reaching a peak temperature of 33°C. Following fermentation, the wine was aged for an average of 11 months in French oak barrels, comprising 30% new oak and the remainder in used barrels. The wine has a pH of 3.62 and a total acidity of 5.8 g/L.
