Tasting Note: The gorgeous rich ruby colour is unsurpassed, enveloped in aromas of Mediterranean herbs and spices. The perfect balanced ripe tannins and juicy acidity is dominated by sweet fresh fruit. Think succulent blackberries. Multi-layered and well structured, elegant and silky this makes a very seductive (and addictive) wine with a long lingering finish. A wine to cherish!

Winemaking Notes: “After a long extended skin contact over 21 days I let the must progress to a natural (wild yeast) fermentation. Then gently pressed and transferred into a new French Barriques (from exclusive Swiss oak) where it progressed to a natural malolactic fermentation. I left this powerhouse time to mature under perfect condition in the barrel hall for a long 30 months. No fining. No filtration. A natural wine built to last forever…” – Hans Herzog

Certification: Organic

Alcohol: 14.0%

--------THE PRODUCER--------

Hans Herzog

The Herzog families have grown wine in Switzerland since 1630. Hans Herzog is a graduate of the Wine University of Wädenswil, Switzerland, with a degree in viticulture and a master degree in winemaking, plus the experience of over 40 years as winegrower/winemaker. In 1994, Hans identified a unique piece of land bordering the banks of the Wairau River in Marlborough that would provide all the elements to continue with his tradition of leading the way with new grape varieties. Not influenced by commercial thoughts, he successfully planted Pinot Gris, Viognier and Montepulciano – varieties rarely witnessed in New Zealand at the time.

--------THE GRAPE--------

Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir produces some of the world's most expensive, most lauded, rarest and delicious wines. Equally it is one of the most difficult grapes to grow successfully and as a result it is quite hard to make a balanced Pinot Noir. It is historically from Burgundy, most specifically in the Cote de Nuits, so much so that people will refer to Pinot Noir as a 'Burgundy'.

--------THE REGION--------

Marlborough

New Zealand's answer to Napa Valley, Marlborough accounts for the majority of New Zealand's vines and wine production. Over 75 percent of the vineyards are planted with Sauvignon Blanc and it is where this varietal really shines. The region is also home to New Zealand’s small sparkling-wine industry, using the traditional method to vinify Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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