Yealands Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by Yealands Estate, a renowned winery located in the Awatere Valley of Marlborough, New Zealand. This Pinot Noir is made from grapes grown in a single vineyard, which is known for its unique terroir and sustainable farming practices. The vineyard features a combination of clay and gravel soils, which impart a distinct minerality to the wine. The grapes are handpicked and carefully sorted before undergoing a traditional winemaking process, which includes fermentation in small batches and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is elegant and complex, with notes of dark cherry, raspberry, and spice, and a silky smooth texture. It is a perfect representation of the high-quality Pinot Noir that Marlborough is known for.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Yealands Single Vineyard Pinot Noir is a stunningly balanced wine.It has an inviting nose of dark cherry and strawberry, with hints of spice and earth. On the palate, it has a bright, refreshing acidity with a velvety texture and a long, lingering finish. Overall, this is an incredibly enjoyable wine that is sure to please any Pinot Noir lover.
EXPERT RATING
4.3
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2028
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Pronounced
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Lean
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Yealands
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.