2012 Animus, Magnum (1.5L)Organically farmed, mature vine (20+ years) Martinborough terrace blend from 3 village sites. Wild fermented in small batches and conditioned over the winter in a blend of french oak vessels up to 860L volume. This is a reflection of martinborough in a cooler year, modest alcohol is backed by lovely acidity and with gentle extraction the wine is fine boned and refreshing. The Syrah component works to fill the palate and elevate the dark spices that

one single large co-ferment encompassing the entire vineyard and embracing the natural diversity of several clones of Pinot Noir

white fish & caper's

that will come with age as this wine is young but beautiful

given short skin contact then fermented in a single large barrel and aged on lees for 20 months

Organically farmed

Composition | 100% Pinot Noir

Sulphites <10ppm (zero added)

mature vine (20+ years) Martinborough terrace blend from 3 village sites

windswept fringes of the Dry River southwest of town

Expect this wine to slowly become more supple and richer with extended bottle aging

Fresh green apple and quince flavours have been nuanced with the brioche like notes of the yeast

Expect this wine to drink joyfully over the next 3 years