Folium Pinot Noir 2020

Folium Vineyard is an 8 hectare organic estate located in the Brancott Valley of Marlborough. Founded by Takaki Okada in 2011, the vineyard is dedicated to producing premium Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir wines that authentically reflect the unique terroir of the region.

Folium Vineyard's commitment to organic farming, meticulous vineyard management, and traditional winemaking results in wines that authentically express the character of the Brancott Valley terroir. Their portfolio includes both ‘estate’ and ‘reserve’ selections of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir, (with the ‘reserve’ wines using fruit from older vines planted in 1996 ) with each showcasing the vineyard's dedication to quality and sustainability. The wines are distinctively European in style, with vintage variation, and a subtlety that complements rather than overpowers food.

The grapes were hand-harvested on 17th March 2020, from organically managed vines planted in 2003, on a mixture of clay and silt soils containing shingles and larger stones. Grapes were destemmed into stainless steel tanks kept at ambient temperature for approximately five days before fermentation initiated naturally with indigenous yeasts. After fermentation was complete, the wine was separated from the grape solids and the remaining solids were then gently pressed. The wine was transferred into French oak barrels, (with 10% new oak) for 11 months, during which malolactic fermentation occurred naturally.