Styled dry, this escarpment pinot blanc was barrel fermented and aged for 11 months, prior to bottling. In 1989, it won no less than five trophies at one show for best muller thurgau, riesling,chardonnay, pinot noir and best wine. Pinot noir is the main grape variety here, occupying over half of the land under vine. It spends 42 days on skins, some 12 longer than the nelson version, as winemaker alex craighead felt it needed extra time to find its feet. The first winery to plant pinot noir grapes in the famed region, today it is home to the oldest vines in the district. Te tera martinborough vineyard pinot gris corkscrew cellars. Apr 21, 2016 the escarpment vineyard pinot noirs figure among martinborough and new zealands greatest pinot noirs, not only in quality, but in their expression of site and terroir. Martinborough vineyard pinot noir 1991 this was an unlabelled bottle from single vineyard fruit.
Martinborough has a warm microclimate, with hills to the east and west. Stores and prices for 2004 martinborough vineyard pinot gris, martinborough prices, stores, tasting notes and market data. Jan 25, 2017 if you want to understand why those partial to the grape are high on this place, start at schubert wines, right off the town square, whose 2008 pinot noir block b won the international trophy at. Some of new zealands best pinot noir comes from the towns predominately familyowned vineyards, so its not surprising it is a key stop on the classic new zealand wine trail. Martinborough has a large number of vineyards producing wines, notably pinot noir. Part of the wairarapa region in the southern end of the countrys north island, martinborough is a bucolic appellation full of artisan, lifestyle wine producers. The 15 best things to do in martinborough 2020 with photos. Discover 2 holiday homes to book online for your martinborough, wairarapa holiday. Take note of hawkes bay and canterbury as well the.
A complex martinborough pinot noir with aromas of soft red and dark cherry and plum, complemented by hints of exotic. Martinborough vineyard is one of the pioneers that put new zealand pinot noir on the map, back in the mid 1980s. Dry river pinot noir 2004 sweet and rich on the nose with a liqueurlike edge to the fruit, showing bold cherry and berry fruit with a hint of iodine. Highly recommended and glad we went for this rather than the slicker more established martinborough wineries as im sure we have discovered a good one early. Martinborough invented top pinot noir and occupied top slot until the brash newcomer, central otago, snatched the regional crown from its head quite a few years ago. The nose displays succulent ripe cherry, berry and plum fruits combined with savoury notes and a hint of mocha. Pinot gris is a whitewine grape originally from the vineyards of burgundy. The resultant wine shows a taut lemon colour when poured into a glass. Marie zelie hermance frere was the first winemaker in wairarapa, in the late 19th century, where her great, great niece married derek milne. William grace martinborough pinot noir 2015 04 december,2017 planting 1,000 pinot noir vines on 0. Fine pinot grispinot grigio wine macarthur beverages. At a national level, martinborough vineyard has won gold medals or better for every pinot noir since 1986. On the nose, this fantastic martinborough wine has distinct fragrances of its varietal fruit. Established in 1980, martinborough vineyard is an iconic, pioneering producer of martinborough with a commitment to the perfection of pinot noir.
For wines in the pale, light style popularized in late 20thcentury italy, the variety is typically referred to by the italian name pinot grigio a member of the extended pinot family of grape varieties, pinot gris is a pinkskinned mutation of pinot noir. Rent a holiday accomodation for short and long term stay on bookabach. Martinborough is a small town and wine region within the wairarapa district of new zealands north island. Handharvested from selected blocks at our te muna vineyard, this pinot noir exudes mouthfilling fresh red fruit flavours.
Martinborough is a small town located in south wairarapa, south of the north island just opposite of marlborough. Fragrant aromatics, subtle earthy notes and a spicy, savoury palate. Stay among the vines in martinborough wairarapa bookabach. Artisan winemaking techniques, along with dedication to land preservation, and sharing a legacy of wine knowledge with future generations, has earned martinborough vineyard a continuous reputation for excellence. A little more translucent than the exmagnum sample, but with similar flavour.
Almost all the vineyards are in thin ribbons around the northern and eastern sides of the town, and on the dry river to the south. For wines in the pale, light style popularized in late 20thcentury italy, the variety is typically referred to by the italian name pinot grigio. Martinborough vineyard marie zelie reserve pinot noir. It is now found in wine regions all over the world.
Deep brooding layers of dark fruit and savory notes abound over layers of perf. Book your martinborough, nz vacation rentals online. Martinborough vineyard produces some of the best pinot in new zealand, having made some of the first plantings there. Set in pinot grove estate, pinot longbox is a 3 bedroom 2 bathroom martinborough holiday home including. You may stroll to most of the vineyards and wineries or you can hire a bike to explore further. Over the past few years, martinborough vineyard has won acclaim for its chardonnay, pinot gris, sauvignon blanc, riesling and late harvest riesling. On the palate textural elements come to the fore, imparting pithy rich fruit that is balanced against a small amount of residual sugar giving a very drinkable pinot gris that would pair perfectly with asian cuisine. New zealand pinot noir regions the most successful pinot noir regions in new zealand include martinborough, which lies on the southern tip of the north island, marlborough, on the northern tip of the south island, and central otago, the only continental climate region of the country, nestled in the southern hills on the south island.
Villa in the vines sleeps up to 7 guests, with three delightful double bedrooms, two queen and one twin. Martinborough vineyard wines buy wine of martinborough. If you want to understand why those partial to the grape are high on this place, start at schubert wines, right off the town square, whose 2008 pinot noir block b. Luna martinborough pinot gris 2018 prince wine store. Martinborough vineyard melbourne wine house buy online. Dara cottage is a fully equipped holiday home set in a working pinot noir vineyard.
Midlothian menu consuming raw or undercooked meat, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of food borne illness particularly if you have certain medical conditions. Martinborough wine a guide to the wines of martinborough. Each weekend, wellingtonians make the trek over the remutakas to escape to this europeanstyle wine village. The region benefits from freedraining alluvial soils, long sunny days, cool. Theres more chocolatey notes, a little more leather and more earthy funk with orange pomander on the lingering finish. Craggy range te muna road vineyard pinot noir 2015. Tablelands pinot gris 2010 martinborough pinot gris. Pinot longbox martinborough holiday home bookabach. Exposure to the south and its chilling winds acts as a natural brake on yields. As the main hub of wairarapas winegrowing activity, martinborough possesses a string of distinguished wineries growing mainly pinot noir and pinot gris. Great prices, terrific service and prompt delivery uk and europe wide. The escarpment pinot blanc 2016 martinborough 6 bottles buy. The wines of martinborough vineyard, wairarapa, new zealand.
New zealand, wairarapa, martinborough martinborough. William grace martinborough pinot noir 2015 raymond chan. Above all else, their goals are to tend vineyards for low yields and create wines of supreme quality. An hour or so north of wellington, martinborough is fast making a name for itself as one of the southern hemispheres leading wine regions. It has a friendly cellar door with a wide range of styles. Its a hot spot in summer and very dry the town of martinborough is the driest place in the whole north island. The wairarapa has 969ha under vine, making it one of the smaller new zealand wine regions. A good interpretation of the italian pinot grigio style with just a bit more flavour and weight than many. Book your tickets online for martinborough wine tours, martinborough. Escarpment vineyard 2014 martinborough, insight and kupe. Packed with colonial charm, martinborough features over 20 wineries, most within cycling and walking distance of the quaint village square. A lesserknown story, however, has been the success of its other varieties. Each by the case te tera martinborough vineyard pinot gris lifted aromatic characters of ripe pear and spice together with ginger floral notes in the background.
This small town is practically surrounded by vineyards and it is considered one of the pinot noir capitals of new zealand. Shop tablelands pinot gris 2010 martinborough pinot gris pinot grigio 750ml and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store. This was a short year because of frost and cold weather during flowering, but the resulting wine has a lot of concentration. This cottage is located inside the active pinot noir vineyard. Don martinborough pinot gris 2015 posted on 18 march 2016. Shop 2004 martinborough vineyard pinot noir 750ml and more red and white wine, including cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, merlot, pinot noir, sauvignon blanc and many more at amazons wine store.
An elegant and beguiling structure of tannin and fruit and a long, layered finish. In 1998, the area of vines under cultivation was expanded with the purchase of the old blue rock vineyard, located 8 kilometers south of martinborough village on the dry river terraces, a vineyard also first planted in the mid1980s, with mainly pinot noir, chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon and riesling vines. Top wineries of australia 2019 top wineries of new zealand 2019. We have a wealth of information on most of the establishments available in your villa. Martinborough holiday homes, accommodation rentals, baches. Discover 2 holiday homes to book online for your martinborough, south wairarapa district holiday. A cool, maritime climate results in a natural low vigour site and ensures high quality, consistent, ripe fruit.
Martinborough vineyard is regularly listed among new zealands leading producers and won an award for the worlds best pinot noir in 2012. Its located a small distance from the capital city of wellington, and noted for its premium boutique wineries. Martinborough vineyard pinot noir 2007 martinborough, new zealand sweet and rich with some meaty notes and bold plum and raspberry fruit. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in martinborough, new zealand on tripadvisor. With structurally integrated tannins, this wine is instantly appealing and deliciously martinborough. Martinborough pinot noir 2006 from martinborough, new zealand a succulent and complex pinot noir showing heady aromas of spice and gamey notes. Martinborough vineyard pinot gris, martinborough prices. Buy fine wines from new zealand, martinborough online at. Martinborough vineyard has gathered worldrenown for its pinot noir. Wine enthusiasts continue to compare and debate the merits of both regions.
Wine of the week martinborough vineyard pinot noir 1989. Nick stock recently released a tasting report on martinborough s pinot noir, dont forget to check it out. They even left us a welcome bottle of wine and chocolates which was a super. It is a track record of consistent excellence which most can only marvel at. Pinot villas is centrally located in the square of martinborough. A complex ageworthy pinot noir, the martinborough marie zelie pinot noir is a reserve style, made in tiny quantities and only in exceptional years.
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