BLACK COTTAGE
Marlborough
"Brookby Hill" Pinot Noir
100% Pinot Noir
Perfectly ripened raspberry, blueberry, and cherry fruits. This cool-climate Pinot has just the right balance of subtle earthy notes to keep things interesting. A finely structured palate with soft tannins, gives way to an ethereal finish with chalky minerality and great freshness.
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A single vineyard shaped like an amphitheater creating its own micro-climate with a total of 7 hectares. Organically grown with pending certification from BioGro. Native yeast fermentation, the wine was aged for 14 months in French oak barriques and casks, sulfur only added at bottling. The wine was then aged in bottle for a further 16 months before release.
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"The Spring" Chardonnay
Wairau Valley
100% Chardonnay
Aromas of brioche, roasted peach, smoked cashew, pine nut, and rock melon. The barrel aging adds depth to a full-bodied palate with rich Meyer lemon and a stoney minerality. Silky-smooth, the finish is complex and surprisingly delicate.
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A single hectare vineyard from the best micro-climate on gravel soils with old-vine (30+) Chardonnay from the Gingin Clone. This unique clone gives the wine great freshness and intensity. Native yeast fermentation, aged for 14 months on the lees in seasoned French oak barriques and casks, sulfur only added at bottling.
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Sauvignon Blanc
Wairau and Awatere Valleys
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc needs a cool climate with a lot of sun shine, Marlborough has both attributes in spades. This Sauvignon Blanc from Black Cottage is expressive with a nose full of fresh yellow grapefruit, apricot, cucumber, gooseberry, and tomato leaf. The lively palate is packed full of citrus, stone fruits, and white pepper. A delicious line of salinity with a refreshingly dry finish completes this harmonious wine.
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Sanna Stander is the winemaker and guru behind the balanced and refreshing wines of Black Cottage. Originally from South Africa, she has made wine on three different continents and, combined with the worldwide experience of owner David Clouston, they bring a lot of experience to this exciting winery. They've created a Sauvignon Blanc which brings balance, minerality, and drinkability to the bountiful fruit.
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