
2016 Seresin Leah Marlborough Pinot Noir New Zealand
- Organic & Biodynamic wine
- Leah is the owner's daughter
- A blend from several vineyards
- Consistent 90+ star in NZ
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About the Wine
Michael Seresin was born in Wellington, New Zealand, but left in the 1960s, when sheep, not grapevines, covered the Wairau Plains. He settled in Italy, where he was captivated by Italian food and wine culture, and began his career as a cinematographer. Over time Michaelβs interest in wine developed into a passion. In the early 1990s after investigating opportunities to start a winery in Italy, he became aware of the quality wines starting to emerge from his homeland. After visiting Marlborough, and falling in love with the Marlborough Sounds, Michael decided to purchase a home there, followed by the purchase of some land in the Wairau Valley, which became Seresinβs Home Vineyard. Planting of vines began immediately, followed by the importation and planting of Tuscan olive varieties and significant plantings of natives.
Seresinβs first vintage was in 1996 and the winery was completed in mid-2000. A year later, the Tatou Vineyard was purchased and land in the Omaka Valley was purchased for development into what is now the Raupo Creek Vineyard. Acknowledging Seresinβs ongoing commitment to sound environmental practices as a winegrower, Seresin won the Marlborough District Councilβs 2009 Marlborough Environment Award.
This Pinot Noir:- Exhibits bright, fragrant berry-fruit aromas, interlaced with spice and herbal notes.
- The wine is focused and concentrated, with a succulent fruit core, framed by fine-grained tannins and a mouth-watering acidity.
- Aged 11 months in 12% new French oak
- An elegant and understated style with immediate appeal, but structure to last.
Reviews
Left on skins for four to five weeks. Aged for 11Β months in French oak, 12% new.Β Bright cherry red. The nose is a little occluded and old-rope-like. The palate finishes pretty dry,Β not to say drying β but it's a noble attempt to avoid sweetness and facileness. Distinctive.Β Definitely needs food though. 13.5% ~16pts, Jancis Robinson
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