Guinta Pinot Noir
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Hawke’s Bay lies on the East Coast of the North Island of New Zealand. The region enjoys dry summers with moderate, cool nights.
- This wine reflects a single vineyard, certified organic Pinot Noir from the Mangatahi sub-region of Hawke’s Bay. This appellation enjoys long, strong sunlight hours and heat throughout the growing season. The site is inland, at a slightly higher altitude, and influenced by the nearby Ngaruroro River; it enjoys cool nights and warm days which make it ideal for growing superb grapes.
- The wine is vegan friendly and certified sustainable.
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Elaboration: The fruit was picked by machine so arrived at the winery destemmed and crushed, ready to be sent straight into a stainless steel fermenter. Fermentation was completed by indigenous/wild yeast and the tank was kept cool to encourage a steady fermentation to boost the fruity character we were chasing. After 20 days on skins, the fermentation was pressed on the 25th of March and the wine allowed to age a few months in stainless steel before bottling.
Tasting Notes: A light and fruit-forward expression of Pinot Noir that is distinctly Hawke’s Bay. We’re enamored by the distinct flavors of juicy pomegranate that drive both the aroma and the palate. This is layered with just-picked raspberry, dried rose-petals, and an intriguing waft of cardamom spice.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Daniel (dB) Brennan, a native of New Jersey, founded Decibel Wines in 2008 in Hastings, New Zealand, a city on the east coast of the North Island, in the Hawke’s Bay region. After touring Europe and America as manager of a rock band, he found himself at his family’s restaurant in Philadelphia where he was inspired by his Sicilian grandfather, a cooper and winemaker, to trade music for wine.
He arrived in his adopted country virtually penniless but with determination to bring his vision to life. He studied Oenology & Viticulture in Hawke’s Bay and worked with some of the region’s top producers, as well as at wineries and vineyards in California, Oregon, and Italy.