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Rabbit Island Nelson Pinot Noir 2019

$13.00

Wine Analysis

Vineyard: Seifried Brightwater and Rabbit Island Vineyards
Sugar at Harvest: 24.0°Brix
Date of Harvest: Mid March 2019
pH of Wine: 3.54
T.A of Wine: 5.5g/L
Suitable for Vegans and Vegetarians

The Vineyards

Our Rabbit Island vineyards are situated on a wide river flat. The soil is made up of gravelly sandy loam, which marks the sites of Maori kumara beds (sweet potato) prior to European settlement in the early 1800’s. The Maori transferred and spread fine gravel and sand over the land to provide suitable soils for their kumara plantings. Scrub was burned to give ash and charcoal which increased soil fertility and gave characteristic topsoil. This fertility is now considerably reduced due to modern farming. The soils are however, very sandy and free draining, and the water table is relatively high ensuring adequate underground water.

Our Brightwater Vineyard is situated 15 km from the coast and is sheltered from the south by the Richmond ranges. The ‘soil’ is a combination of rocks and boulders which is very hard on the farm equipment but vital for holding the warmth of Nelson’s sun.

Winemakers Note

The grapes were harvested before a brief cold maceration period and inoculated for fermentation. The cap was plunged  daily during fermentation and a further brief period of skin contact followed fermentation before the wine was drained to oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and ageing.

Tasting Note

The 2019 Rabbit Island Pinot Noir is varietal and intense with notes of plum and succulent summer berry fruits. Velvety tannins fill the palate leaving a long warm finish with lasting flavours. 


Collections: All Products, Rabbit Island

Type: Pinot Noir

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