COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Pinot Noir
PRODUCER
Walnut Block Wines
REGION
Marlborough
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Walnut Collectables Pinot Noir 2021 is a single-varietal Pinot Noir from the Marlborough region of New Zealand, specifically the Wairau and Rapaura sub-regions. It is produced by Walnut Block Wines, a boutique winery established in 2005 by brothers Clyde and Nigel Sowman. The winery is distinguished by its commitment to certified organic viticulture, a practice implemented to enhance grape quality and environmental health. The vineyards, planted in 1996, are situated on free-draining alluvial soils within the Wairau Valley, benefiting from a temperate climate and high sunshine hours.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery is named after a prominent walnut tree on the estate.
Fact 02
Walnut Block achieved certified organic status in 2013.
Fact 03
The 'Collectables Series' features labels inspired by New Zealand history.
Fact 04
Vineyards were planted in 1996 on alluvial deposits.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Walnut Collectables Pinot Noir undergoes fermentation in open-top fermenters, a technique that allows for controlled extraction. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for nine months in French barriques. The grapes are sourced from vineyards managed under certified organic viticulture practices, with a focus on low yields and handpicking to ensure fruit quality. This approach aims to capture the essence of the vineyard and the Marlborough terroir.
