Urlar Pinot Noir 2018
An elegant wine of dark red berry fruits, dried herbs and spicy savoury notes. There are complex layers of spice, earthy cedar and forest floor. Elegantly concentrated with fine tannins, a silky texture and a lingering intensity of dark chocolate. Back to Urlar Wine
| Winemaker | Kohei Koyama |
|---|---|
| Organic | Yes |
| SKU | 300248 |
| ABV | 13.00% |
Urlar is a 100% organic Pinot Noir from Urlar's Gladstone vineyard in the Wairarapa region, utilising both organic and biodynamic principles. Fruit was harvested according to flavour and skin ripeness. Each clone was fermented separately in a mixture of traditional oak cuves, and stainless steel vats after a period, of cold soak to enhance colour extraction. The winemaking style encourages fruit complexity, texture and balance; once these elements are in unison the wine is pressed off and matured in 40% new, French oak barriques for 10 months. Unfined and unfiltered.
Winemaker's Comments An elegant wine of dark red berry fruits, dried herbs and spicy savoury notes. There are complex layers of spice, earthy cedar and forest floor. Elegantly concentrated with fine tannins, a silky texture and a lingering intensity of dark chocolate. Back to Urlar Wine
"Delicately-scented pinot noir with Rosé petal, spice and dark cherry flavours. A pretty and appealing wine that's been made with a light touch. Accessible and distinctive."Bob Campbell MW
5 STARS - Michael Cooper Buyer's Guide to NZ Wines (2019 edition)
"Full, bright ruby, it is finely scented, in an immediately engaging style, with deep cherry, plum, spice and nut flavours, and a softly textured finish. Full of personality."
An elegant wine of dark red berry fruits, dried herbs and spicy savoury notes. Elegant and complex, boasting layers of spice, earthy cedar and forest floor; fine tannins, a silky texture and a long, lingering intensity finish.