Overview:
The Seifried 2023 Nelson Pinot Noir is crafted from fruit sourced from the Rabbit Island and Brightwater vineyards, where the Pinot Noir vines are over thirty years old, contributing maturity and depth of flavour. The grapes were harvested in March 2023 at the peak of flavour and phenolic ripeness. After a brief cold maceration, the fruit was fermented and regularly plunged to extract maximum flavour. Following fermentation, the wine was aged in new, one, and two-year-old French barriques before being stabilised and bottled in January 2024.
Tasting Notes:
This Pinot Noir boasts a dense nose of berry fruit and star anise, leading into a palate rich with generous, brooding berry flavours. The youthful tannins support the opulent fruit, offering a balanced and structured finish.