Vicar’s Choice Pinot Noir

Fresh fruity notes of Pinot Noir with an elegant, complex finish.

The grapes come from selected vineyards in the Wairau region of Marlborough, including the Omaka and Waihopai Valleys. The wine is excellent when young, and its flavour continues to develop over the five years following bottling. After harvest, the grapes are kept chilled for five days before the first alcoholic fermentation begins. During fermentation, the wine is hand-stirred six times a day (up to eight times a day at its peak). Some of the wine is then transferred to stainless-steel tanks, while the rest goes into a mix of new and one-year-old French oak barrels.

Dry Pinot Noir from Marlborough pairs beautifully with roast duck, grilled salmon, or veal, thanks to its delicate tannins and fruity notes. It also goes wonderfully with mushroom dishes, such as porcini risotto, and cheeses like Brie or Gruyère. Its elegant structure also makes it a good match for poultry with herb sauce or grilled vegetables.

This family winery, founded in 1994,
is a pioneer in the Marlborough region.
It is now one of New Zealand’s leading
wineries, with award-winning wines year after year.