Babich Marlborough Pinot Noir

In the early 1980’s Babich Wines was the first New Zealand wine company to win a Gold Medal for Pinot Noir, and that legacy of excellence remains. From our 100% certified sustainable vineyards in Marlborough’s prime subregions, comes this smoothly luxurious Pinot Noir, displaying delicate spice, plum, cherry and earthy flavours.

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Tasting Notes

Cherry, vanilla, plum and cedar aromas. Also darker earthy notes and a touch of cinnamon.

Gentle on entry with raspberry notes leading the way. Red fruits are soon joined by plum, dried herbs, mushroom and coffee bean. Medium weight with good volumes and density from the fine tannins. Layered and mouthwatering wine with a persistent spicy finish.

Winemaker Notes

Harvested grapes from the Waihopai Valley were destemmed but not crushed. Fermentation took place in a range of open and closed ferment vessels with minimal cap management. After a period on skins post ferment the wine was drained and matured with oak for a minimum of four months.

Food Pairing

Pairs well with a stir-fry of cubed lamb and eggplant. A great partner for a steak and mushroom pie too.