Babich
Marlborough Pinot Noir
2025
Silky where it should be and expressive where it counts – bright cherry, a little spice and a soft, welcoming finish
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.
Tasting Notes
Sweet dark fruits with notes of cherry, prune and strawberry layered over cola, cinnamon and vanilla. Earthy mushroom notes too.
Supple and medium weight with great drive. A line of cherry carries through the palate and is joined by lingering raspberry and cranberry notes. Fine-grained tannins and a nervy focus bring freshness, well supported by lush fruit and a subtle herbal complexity.
Supple and medium weight with great drive. A line of cherry carries through the palate and is joined by lingering raspberry and cranberry notes. Fine-grained tannins and a nervy focus bring freshness, well supported by lush fruit and a subtle herbal complexity.
Winemaker Notes
Grapes predominately from the Waihopai Valley were de-stemmed 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
Smoked paprika lamb shoulder or venison koftas with pomegranate molasses and mint yoghurt.
Technical Notes
| Alc | 13.0% |
|---|---|
| TA | 5.63g/L |
| pH | 3.63 |
| RS | Dry |
Key Information
| First Vintage | 1997 |
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| Region | Marlborough |
| Fermentation Vessel | Open vats |
| Malolactic | Yes |
| Fining | Pea Protein |
