The Wines
Elegant - Elusive - Exclusive
To what do we aspire at The Elder Pinot?
Simply to produce single vineyard wines that are;
…….characterized by their elegance, complexity, and depth.
……renowned for their subtle yet captivating flavors, revealing layers of soft fruit, earthiness, and a hint of spice.
…….savoury, refined, and above all show consistency, balance and harmony.
In every bottle there is a story of the land, the climate, and the hands that meticulously tended to the vines and crafted the wines.
With every sip, the wine enthusiast embarks on a sensory journey through the very essence of Martinborough.
“Luxury is a necessity that begins where necessity ends.”
PINOT NOIR
2019 Martinborough Pinot Noir
Aromas of ripe dark berry fruits dominate the nose, with hints of spice and mocha notes in the background adding complexity. Rich yet soft tannins form the backbone of this succulent and vibrant Pinot Noir. Spice flavours come through on the mid palate along with ripe dark cherry flavours and underlying savoury notes. This is a superbly balanced, elegant and weighted Pinot capable of ageing for up to ten years.
PINOT GRIS
2022 Martinborough Pinot Gris
Aromas of white pear and honeysuckle with ginger and floral notes come together beautifully on the nose to from an attractive and refined wine.
Serious and rich in style the palate shows lovely weight and texture without cloying and has juicy stone fruit characters and a lovely mineral edge running through the wine. A beautiful lingering finish rounds off a concentrated yet approachable dry style of Pinot Gris.
PINOT NOIR ROSE
2022 Martinborough Pinot Noir Rosé
Light salmon pink in colour with aromas of cherries, watermelon, strawberries and candyfloss on the nose. On the palate the wine is dry to the taste with layers of red fruits and a lovely soft richness helping fill out the wine. This creates a complex yet delicious medium bodied Rosé, with texture and weight. Serve chilled anytime now and for the next 2-3 years.
