Pinot Noir
Forrest is certified sustainable and vegan friendly. New Zealand is known for its screwcap closures, and John led the charge, as well as the push to make lighter- alcohol wines. The Forrest family is all about zigging while others zag.
Tasting Notes
The nose offers enticing aromas of red fruit and hints of violets. The palate is round with flavors of dark fruit cake, plum and savory spices. It is excellent now but has great aging potential for 5+ years.
Vineyards
The cool climate queen of red wine is a natural match for Marlborough’s reliable cool and dry vintage climate. This Pinot Noir is produced from our Southern Valleys vineyard, planted over 25 years ago -a very special site with geologically older soils composed of crushed river stones, intermixed with clay.
Winemaking
The grapes were harvested, crushed and then fermented in small batches in oak to add complexity. The ferments are hand plunged, skin contacted post fermentation, gently pressed and then aged in a 20/80 blend of new/old French oak barriques for 10 months prior to blending and bottling in late summer.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2020
- Alcohol:
- 13%
- Region:
- Marlborough
- PH:
- 3.79
- Varietals:
- 100% Pinot Noir
- TA:
- 5.93G/L
