Dry River Pinot Noir 2022

Dry River Pinot Noir 2022

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Dry River Pinot Noir. Iconic. The 2022 Pinot Noir is a sensory journey through the season it was grown. It unveils a vibrant red-toned perfume with a delicate interplay of Mirabelle plum, allspice, subtle oak, lichen, and green moss notes. The nose elegantly balances the vibrancy of the fruit with the complexity derived from our vineyards. As it caresses the palate, this wine exudes robustness, supported by a backbone of bright acidity. Its remarkable structure promises an evolution of richness and weight. Whether enjoyed now or patiently cellared for the next decade, this Pinot Noir reveals an exquisite tapestry of aromatics and textures, inviting you to savour each sip.

 

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

Dry River

The name Dry River carries an historical significance as the name of one of the earliest Wairarapa sheep stations (ca. 1877). This was later sold off by the Seddon government and renamed Dyerville, leaving the renamed Waihora River (circa 1900) and the renamed Dyerville Rd (1994) - both after Dry River - as the only reminders of this part of our pastoral farming history. In 1979 Neil and Dawn McCallum planted a vineyard a few kilometres from Dyerville in a very dry, gravely and free-draining area now called the 'Martinborough Terrace' and they took the name Dry River for the vineyard and wines in what was to become another chapter of Martinborough's farming history. Their dream was to produce individual, high quality regional wines which faithfully reflect the 'terroir', vintage and are suitable for cellaring.

--------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--------

Martinborough

Martinborough is the region just north of the New Zealand capital city of Wellington at the base of the north island. It is Pinot Noir country down here without a doubt with a growing interest in aromatics and Bordeaux varietals. The stars are Ata Rangi, Dry River and Escarpment but there is a solid handful of excellent producers in this warm region.