2008 Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Noir

The fruit for this Pinot is sourced from a number of vineyards in the Awatere and Wairau Valleys of Marlborough. Maturation takes place in French oak for approximately 10 months. Semi translucent dark crimson red colour with crimson mauve hue. The nose displays lifted aromas of dark cherry, toast, plum and cedar. Good palate weight with flavours of spice, dark cherry and toasty cedar. Good length. Fine grained slightly dryish tannins with aftertaste of cherry, spice and toast.
Cellar 2-3 years (2012-2013).
Alc 13.5%