Corofin Wrekin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2020
WineSpark Price €33.37
The thing that makes Burgundy so magical and alluring is the land.
Small changes in soil type, slope aspect and elevation between vineyards make all the difference when it comes to the character and style.
Winemaker Mike Paterson makes it his business to find these nuances and small details in Marlborough’s best sites.
And one such special site is the Wrekin Vineyard.
Based in the foothills of Marlborough’s Southern Valleys, Wrekin is fast becoming one of the most sought-after vineyards in the country.
It’s densely-planted, organically farmed, and its clay soils, which sit over a bed of Greywacke rock, produce fruit that is incredibly pure and aromatic.
A highly aromatic and floral nose leads to an earthy and savoury palate. This is a dark, more serious style of Pinot, with a gamey edge and great potential to age.
These are high-quality, artisanal wines, hand-made in small quantities. Each year and vineyard is different, just like great Burgundy is.
| Wine type | Red |
| Grape(s) | Pinot Noir |
| Country | NZ |
| Region of origin | Marlborough |
| Appellation | Southern Valley |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Oak? | 100% barrel |
| Months in Oak | 14 |
| Type of Oak | French |
| Allergens (e.g. Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts) | none |
| Average age of vines | 18 |
| Average altitude of vines (m) | 100 metres |
| Soil type(s) | Clay over a bed of Greywacke |
| Closure Type | Cork |
| Is this wine organic? | Yes |
| Biodynamic? | No |
| Sustainably produced? | Yes |
| Suitable for vegans? | Yes |
| Ageing potential (years) | 20 |
| Ideal drinking window | 2023 - 2043 |
Mike's great grandfather Marcus Joseph Paterson emigrated to New Zealand from Corofin Co. Clare in 1927.
So when Mike and wife Anna started Corofin, their own family business, they wanted to honour this history and special connection between his family and the land.
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