Sherwood Estate Stoney Range Pinot Noir
WHY WE LOVE IT
- Made in a style that genuinely reflects the Pinot Noir grape (not just a red wine) with balance and flavor.
- These wines are expressive with stunning fruit concentration and a character that reflects the soils and purity of the environment in which the grapes are grown. Stoney Range wines are classic with a modern twist and immediately enjoyable.
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir
Elaboration: Most of the blend is tipped into open top fermentation tanks for a pre-ferment soak prior to the fermentation starting naturally with indigenous yeast, another portion is tank fermented with pump over, then a very small portion is kept as whole berries and sealed for carbonic maceration fermentation.
Once the fermentations have finished, a partial micro oxygenation is started which helps the wine to remain softer and rounder earlier.
Tasting Notes: This is a bright and juicy Pinot Noir with luscious aromas of raspberry and black plum. Oak aging adds a spicy complexity to a typical Pinot Noir, characters of plum and violets form a soft tannin structure.
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PRODUCER BACKGROUND
Sherwood Estate was founded by Dayne and Jill Sherwood in 1987. The vineyards and winery are located in the Waipara Valley, on the East coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Started as a 20-acre husband-and-wife business, it is now one of the largest independent wineries in New Zealand. In the 1980’s the New Zealand wine industry saw bumper crops and a fall in demand leading to several wineries going out of business. While many gave up, the Sherwoods saw only opportunity. The family was one of the first in the area to establish large vineyards and high-capacity winery production facilities.
Their quintessential Kiwi “can-do” attitude touches every aspect of the business, from vineyard management to building relationships with customers. They call themselves “winemakers with the personal touch.” This level of involvement allows them to maintain the very highest standards.