MokoBlack Pinot Noir

Moko Pinot Noir celebrates New Zealand’s culture in both the ancient and modern. Tá Moko is the bold body art of the Maori people. Worn on the face it is a living symbol of identity and origin. Today New Zealand is also identified in the creation of its instantly recognisable style of aromatic and world class Pinot Noir. Their relationships with established growers in the region allows us to capture wines of distinction that reflect Marlborough’s modern heritage and style.

From maritime vineyards in Marlborough’s south easterly extremes in the Blind River Valley. The Pinot Noir comes from 2 vineyards - 87% Rapaura Gravels and 13% Omaka Valley clay soils which included a number of clones. After green thinning on the vine the fruit was harvested over a period of 10 days from late March through to early April . Each parcel was kept separate and fermented in small open top tanks and hand plunged up to 4 times daily. Post pressing, wine was sent to a mixture of stainless steel and French oak for malolactic fermentation and ageing.

This coastal fruit captures a breezy finesse over the classic cranberry and red current aromas giving us a wine with enough bite and texture to be foody but with enough generosity of fruit to be a delicious glass on its own. A touch of oak in the winemaking lends a little soothing creaminess.

Made to go with delicate, rich and aromatic food such as duck dim sums, tempura fried vegetables and oriental salads