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.

Grapes were hand-picked, chilled overnight, and sorted by hand. A mix of destemmed berries (70%) and whole bunches (30%) were fermented with wild yeasts. The wine completed fermentation and aged for 18 months in French oak (30% new), and was then bottled without fining.