Philosophy
Vibrant, lively and charismatic the Pukeko reflects the Sanctuary style of wine. Sanctuary wines are produced by the world’s first carboNZeroCert TM winery. Sanctuary’s philosophy is to make great wines with minimal environmental impact. By purchasing Sanctuary wines you are helping to minimise your impacts on climate change.
Winemakers Notes
Sanctuary Pinot Noir 2008 is a moderately complex, medium intensity Pinot with good clean fruit and wide appeal.
Bouquet: A soft oaky nose, classically earthy and showing some sweet cherry fruit.
Palate: A coolish entry onto the palate, very soft and appealing tannins, medium weight and a good savoury finish.
Viticulture
Harvest dates: 17th March 2008 – 8th April 2008
Harvesting: Hand and Machine harvested
Sites: Two vineyards in the Wairau Valley
Vinification
Pinot Noir fermentations are conducted anaerobically in stainless steel fermenters before the wines are racked to French oak for maturation. The wine spent nine months in oak prior to bottling.
Bottled: 4th February 2009
Alcohol: 13 %
pH: 3.52
Titratable Acid: 5.5 g/L
Residual Sugar: Dry
Style: Moderately complex, easy drinking
Food Matches
As a lighter style of red wine this Pinot shouldn’t be overpowered by “heaviness” in food matches. Its savory complexity does however make it a good partner to red meats, mushrooms and a wide range of spices. Ideal with a nice beef daube.
Cellaring
Nice now and will cellar for up to five years.
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