Pinot Noir Clay Hills, Omaka Valley 2020
Marlborough, Nautilus Estate, 750 ml
Description
A top-class New Zealand Pinot Noir! This wine comes from the first- class, higher-lying Clay Hills Vineyard in the eastern Omaka Valley, with just 5.5 hectares and impresses with its great structure. The aroma of cassis, ripe dark cherries and roasted spices characterise its intense bouquet. It is lively on the palate, with a fruity "sweetness", while velvety tannins contribute to a long-lasting, elegant finish. A charming representative from New Zealand, which is only produced in top years and is great fun with mild Asian dishes and vegetarian cuisine!
Attributes
Grape variety: | Pinot noir |
Producer: | Nautilus Estate |
Origin: | New Zealand / Marlborough |
Label: | Vegan |
Ripening potential: | 2 to 5 years |
Drinking temperature: | 10 to 12 °C |
Food Pairing: | Saddle of lamb fillet with herb jus, Saltimbocca, Tagliatelle al tartufo, Vegetable pie |
Volume: | 13.0 % |
Note: | Contains sulphites |
Pinot noir
Blueprint of the terroir
No other variety expresses its terroir as precisely as Pinot noir. It is a sensitive, fragile grape. But when it succeeds, it gives the world some of its very greatest wine plants. It especially excels in Burgundy, where it has been cultivated for at least 700 years. Even in the middle ages, it was considered so precious that it was kept separate from other grapes so as to not diminish its value. The finest examples are delicate and fragrant with aromas of cherries and red berries. With maturity, notes of forest floor, leather and truffles enter as well. An irresistible fruity sweetness still shines through, even after several decades. The Pinot noir does well in cool locations: in Switzerland and in Germany, where it is known as Blauburgunder and Spätburgunder respectively; in Alsace and in South Tyrol, in Oregon, New Zealand and Tasmania. Not least, it yields fantastic champagnes. It is a wonderful culinary companion. With its soft tannins and charming bouquet, it meshes with everything, from Güggeli and cheeses to fried fish.

Marlborough
Marlborough - synonymous with world-famous Sauvignon Blancs! New Zealand's largest wine-growing region (over 20,000 hectares) is located in the very north of the South Island, in the centre of New Zealand.
The town of Blenheim forms the heart of the region. Marlborough enjoys an international reputation as a producer of the best Sauvignon Blanc in the world, which is also New Zealand's leading variety. Excellent Chardonnays, Rieslings and premium Pinot Noirs are also grown here.

New Zealand
Kia Ora - Welcome to New Zealand!
In the southwestern Pacific Ocean, between Australia and New Caledonia, lies New Zealand, a stunningly beautiful country consisting of two main islands. This island state was first discovered at the end of the 13th century. Aotearoa, or the Land of the Long White Cloud: is what the indigenous people, the Maori, named it. The nation covers a length of some 1,500 km and lies between 34° and 47° southern latitude (compared to our location, this corresponds to Tunis and Paris) and is therefore the world’s southernmost winegrowing country. Its «immediate» neighbours are relatively distant: Australia to the west, Antarctica to the south, with New Caledonia, Tonga and Fiji to the north.
