Settlement Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Settlement Vineyard is nestled in the picturesque Wairarapa region, known for its boutique wineries and exceptional wines.

Named after the stunning Amphitheatre single vineyard site in the Omaka Valley, Settlement is dedicated entirely to the production of old vine, single vineyard wines from very special, organic sites in the Wairau and the Southern Valleys, renowned for their silty clay loams.

The wines they make – a Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Noir - are well suited to Marlborough’s soil profile and cool climate, but key to understanding Settlement’s approach is their focus on organic farming practices and letting the unique terroir shine through to create elegant, complex and structured wines. Any variation in season is embraced in the winery during the winemaking process.

Hand-picked and stored overnight to reduce the fruit temperature prior to hand sorting the following morning. 70% was destemmed and 30% whole bunches were included. This wine had an ambient soak before undergoing wild fermentation. Both free run and pressing were combined to barrel where it finished off fermentation and was aged for a period of 18 months in French oak barrels. 30% new oak was included. This wine was unfined.