Deep Down Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Deep Down
Label Name:
 
Marlborough Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Brancott Valley / Poplars Vineyard)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
consistently positive retailer and critic notes for vibrant, natural style. Producer earned B Corp certification 2023

Tasting Note
Bright red cherry and raspberry with savoury, earthy undernotes, a touch of five-spice and cedar. Medium-bodied, lively acidity, gentle tannins and a slightly meaty, savory finish (approachable, slightly wild style).

Food Pairing
Roasted duck, lamb, pork belly, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, seared tuna; Asian: char siu, Peking duck, miso-glazed salmon or aubergine, teriyaki dishes, ramen with pork or mushrooms.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, gently de-stemmed; wild yeast fermentation; rested in neutral large oak (500L); minimal intervention—no fining, no filtration, no or minimal added SO2.

Vineyard Info
Deep Down founded by Clive Dougall and Peter Lorimer (circa 2019); small-batch, certified organic production from Poplars Vineyard (silt‑clay over gravels). Company transitioned to B Corp in 2023.