Matua Marlborough Pinot Noir (m) 2022

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Matua
Label Name:
 
Marlborough Pinot Noir (m)
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C


Tasting Note
Bright red cherry and raspberry, bramble and a hint of spice, light-to-medium body with soft tannins and a fresh, lingering finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast chicken, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork loin, bolognese lasagna. Asian: Peking duck, teriyaki salmon, char siu pork, mild Thai red-curry, grilled miso eggplant, Korean BBQ (lean cuts).

Production Method
Fruit from multiple Marlborough parcels; short pre-fermentation soak, fermented to retain fresh fruit, matured about six months in French oak to add subtle toast.

Vineyard Info
Matua was founded in 1974 by brothers Bill and Ross Spence; the brand sources Marlborough fruit and is now part of the larger Treasury Wine Estates portfolio.