2015 Hidden Label Flagship Organic Marlborough Pinot Noir

Brand	Hidden Label
Region	Marlborough
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Size	750ml
Alcohol %	14.0%
Vintage	2015
Country	New Zealand

The crème de la crème of fruit from the finest clay-rich hillside vineyards in the Omaka Valley. The certified organic/biodynamic vines are cropped to insanely tiny yields normally reserved for the most expensive French red Burgundies, the equivalent or less of one bottle per vine. Hand harvested and sorted the fruit was destemmed into small stainless steel open top tanks, whereby natural fermentation took place. Gentle hand plunging took place twice daily. After an extended period on skins of up to 6 weeks, the batches were pressed gently and then racked to French oak barrels for 10 months (25% new). They were then blended and then returned to French oak puncheons for a further 8 months. The wine was finally bottled unfined and unfiltered. No more care can be taken, and no more money expended to craft the finest Pinot Noir possible… than has occurred with this Elite Kiwi Pinot Noir.
This is the purest expression of Pinot Noir, a wine that finds the equilibrium between elegance and power, it has earned its place among NZ’s Top 10 Prestige Pinot Noir Cuvees. This triple 5-Star 2015 vintage is drinking superbly from the winery cellars and will do so through 2030+... a rebuild of this iconic brand is underway which has bought about this staggering ½ price secret Hidden Label CLEARANCE... now 7-years old... its drinking divinely.

Beguiling aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, forest floor and complex spices

Full and rich, however not at the expense of its beguiling finesse. Deep dark berry and cherry flavours have melded perfectly with the deep savoury earth and spice complexities. The amazingly silken texture leads into a long, leisurely savoury and delicious finish... like melting into the finest leather armchair and forgetting the world. Enjoy with game or lamb... plus save a couple of glasses to savour and contemplate post dinner.