Organic Marlborough Pinot Noir and Syrah

"These limited parcels of organic fruit from the Southern Valleys have been crafted into full-flavoured wines of elegance and distinction."

Nikolai St George
Four-time winner of NZ Winemaker of the Year.

Limited Edition Organic
Pinot Noir & Syrah,
Marlborough

AVAILABLE TO ORDER WITH FREE SHIPPING IN NZ

Organic Syrah

Intriguing from the moment the bottle is opened the appeal of this Syrah is obvious from its elegant aromatics. Savour its violet floral on the nose, followed on the palate by layers of dark blackberries and juniper offset by earthy, smokey character framed by a dash of oak and spice.

ORGANIC VINEYARDS

Specially selected from one of Marlborough’s oldest and most highly regarded organic vineyards, the depth of flavour in this limited release wine is the result of the care and attention which is lavished on this vineyard. The north-facing vineyard was planted in 1993 for organic, high density grape growing. The high density planting uses the vines competition for soil and nutrients to reduce vigour and create focus on root structure, which in turn delivers highly concentrated fruit.

SYRAH VINTAGE & CLIMATE

The 2015 harvest was hot and dry. Our winemaking team decided the date for handpicking by tasting the fruit regularly and choosing the time when the fruit was ripe and had tannin structure.
The season’s warmth meant picking was earlier than average. However, the careful selection of the harvest date ensured the fruit acid was well developed, which is vital for a premium quality wine.

VINTAGE

As is the Giesen organic way every care was lavished upon these vines which were hand tended from veraison to picking. After selective hand picking by block, the fruit was immediately taken on the short journey to the winery where it was gently de-stemmed as soon as it arrived. Continuing to treat the fruit with very care to unlock its luscious flavour, the de-stemmed fruit was added to open top fermenters using gravity to help to keep the fruit intact.

WINEMAKING

To maximise its deep colour it was cold soaked for five to seven days to enable early development of colour and flavour. Practising ‘hands-off winemaking’ the team left the fruit to macerate for a further 14 days to ensure maximum flavour, before pressing it in a traditional basket press. From here the free run juice was aged in French oak 300L barrels for 12 months ahead of bottling.

VINE AGE

Small amounts of Syrah were planted in this organic vineyard in 1992 and the age of these vines directly contributes to the depth of flavour in the wine.

CELLARING

With only 150 cases of this wine made buy a case - so you don’t miss out. We recommend giving in and savouring some now and putting the rest in the cellar. Those with the patience to age this wine will be rewarded as cellaring for another five - seven years will add to its intensity and depth of flavour.

HARVEST

Brix range- 23.5-24.5

pH range - 3.33

Titratable Acidity: 8.1g/L

WINE COMPOSITION

Residual sugar: 0.81g/L

Titratable Acidity: 5.2g/l

Alcohol %: 13.97%

HOW MANY CASES MADE?

With only 150 cases made this organic Syrah is truly a limited release.

FOOD PAIRING

Match this delicious organic Syrah with good friends and family, a little kind-hearted banter and a BBQ ribeye or eye fillet.

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Premium Fruit from Southern Valleys
2016 Vintage - Cellared & Ready
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Savour its violet floral on the nose, followed on the palate by layers of dark blackberries and juniper offset by earthy, smokey character framed by a dash of oak and spice.

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Organic Syrah [Six Bottles]

$240.00

ORGANIC SYRAH

Organic Pinot Noir

This Pinot Noir comes from an organic vineyard specially planted in 1.5 metre rows, at around four times the planting density of regular vineyards. The high density planting uses the vines competition for soil and nutrients to reduce vigour and create focus on root structure, which in turn delivers fruit with highly concentrated flavour.