Mountford EstateOld Vines Pinot Noir
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The Old Vines Pinot Noir of the Mountford Estate is in the top 0 of wines of Canterbury.
Details and technical informations about Mountford Estate's Old Vines Pinot Noir.
Discover the grape variety: Famille des traminers
Aromatic and floral whites with a pale golden hue, an ample palate with moderate acidity, and signature aromas of rose, lychee, yellow fruits (peach), sweet spices and musky notes. Also sweet and luscious depending on the variety. Grown in Alsace (Gewurztraminer, Klevener), Germany, northern Italy and central Europe, they produce distinctive whites. Group of white grapes related to Traminer (Gewürztraminer, Savagnin, Klevener), originating from Tyrol.
Informations about the Mountford Estate
The Mountford Estate is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 15 wines for sale in the of Canterbury to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Canterbury
East coast of New Zealand's South Island, temperate dry climate, clay-limestone and alluvial soils. Flagship sub-region: Waipara Valley. Signature Pinot Noir as red king: fine and silky with red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry, undergrowth, violet and spice, fine tannins and elegant palate. Taut vibrant Riesling as star white (lime, green apple, blossom, kerosene with age), floral Pinot Gris, precise Chardonnay, lively Sauvignon.
The wine region of South Island
New Zealand's southern island, cradle of the country's great wines. Sauvignon Blanc signature in Marlborough (~80% of national vineyard): explosive and tropical with grapefruit, passion fruit, boxwood, cut grass and mineral touch — global benchmark. Pinot Noir star in Central Otago (among the most southerly) and Waipara: airy with cherry, raspberry, undergrowth, thyme. Taut Riesling, precise Chardonnay, floral Pinot Gris.
The word of the wine: Garrigue
Notes reminiscent of aromatic Mediterranean herbs such as thyme or rosemary, found in many southern wines.
