Babich Reserve Pinot Noir

Grape:
Pinot Noir

Region:
Marlborough

Vineyard:
Cowslip Valley, Waihopai Valley

Recommended Food:
A good partner for a char-grilled Scotch fillet steak topped with grilled flat mushrooms.

 

Recommended Cellaring:
1-5 years

 

Production Notes:
 

The various parcels of fruit were hand harvested at optimum ripeness. Fermentation took place in open vats with a small percentage of whole uncrushed bunches. After an extended period of maceration the various batches were drained off skins and put into new and old French oak barriques. Several months later, the wines were assessed, blended and returned to oak.

 

Technical Notes:


Alcohol: 13.5%
TA: 5.9g/l
pH: 3.68
Residual Sugar: 0g/l

 

Tasting Notes:

Aromas of Morello cherry and plum. Dark spicy and savoury with a touch of sweet cedar. Glazed cherry, strawberry and earthy , mushroom notes intertwine on the medium weighted palate. Good volume, layered and complex. Spicy finish.


TASTING NOTES 
Awards
GOLD MEDAL – NZ International Wine Show 2017

GOLD MEDAL – Marlborough Wine Show 2017

GOLD MEDAL – Wine Luxe International Wines Awards 2017