Matua Pinot Noir is a premium red wine produced by Matua, a renowned winery in New Zealand. The grapes for this wine are sourced from select vineyards in the Marlborough region, known for its cool climate and unique terroir. The winemakers use traditional winemaking techniques to create a wine that is elegant, complex, and full of character. The wine is aged in oak barrels, which adds a subtle hint of vanilla and spice to the wine. Matua Pinot Noir is a medium-bodied wine with a bright ruby color and aromas of red fruits, such as cherries and raspberries. On the palate, the wine is smooth and silky, with flavors of ripe berries and a hint of earthiness. This wine is perfect for pairing with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or a cheese platter.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Matua Pinot Noir is a medium-bodied red wine with aromas of ripe cherry and dried herbs.On the palate, it has a soft, velvety texture and flavors of juicy brambleberry, sweet spices, and a hint of oak. The finish is long and smooth, with supple tannins. Overall, this is a well-balanced and enjoyable wine.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Matua
Region: Marlborough
Marlborough is a wine region located in the northeast corner of New Zealand's South Island. It is the country's largest and most important wine-producing region, accounting for over 75% of the nation's total wine production. With its unique combination of geography, climate, and soil, Marlborough has become a world-renowned producer of high-quality wines.
Marlborough's wine industry began in the 1970s, when the first vineyards were planted in the region. Since then, the region has seen tremendous growth, with the number of vineyards increasing from just a handful in the 1970s to over 600 today. Marlborough's wines have become increasingly popular around the world, and the region now produces some of the most sought-after wines in the world.