Pinot Noir 2015

Peregrine is one of the oldest biodynamic estates in this mountainous region, which has now earned its stripes for the production of very high quality Pinot Noir . The estate is located 20km from Queenstown, on the side of a snow-covered mountain for more than 8 months a year. The vineyards are located on hillsides below this mountain and the vines are rocked by cool winds (hot summer, significant temperature range). This 100% Pinot Noir vintage comes from three sub-regions of Central Otago : Bendigo, Pisa and Gibbston. The grapes are harvested by hand: 30% whole bunch and the rest is carefully destemmed. Fermentation takes place in open vats. The wine then matures for 10 months in old French oak barrels . This superb Pinot Noir releases aromas of cherry , wild strawberries, fresh raspberry , red currant, leather , forest and floral notes, cloves , tobacco and spices . Silky and soft on the palate, this refined and elegant wine shows a beautiful integration of fruit and tannins, coupled with a long and tasty finish.

Introduced in 1819, the cultivation of vines was greatly developed by Jean-Baptiste Pompallier, a French Marist missionary. Sent to Oceania in 1837, he settled in January 1838 to develop the New Zealand vineyards. The first quality vineyards were established in the Hawke's Bay region in the 19th and early 20th centuries. After the production hazards first due to Phylloxera and then to the First World War, this vineyard began to expand again during the Second World War when its surface area doubled. Today, New Zealand has 10 major wine regions spread between the North and South Islands, the largest of which is Marlborough. Most of New Zealand's wine regions have a maritime climate. The long, thin shape of the country means that vineyards are never more than 120km from the coast and most are even much closer than that (with the exception of the semi-continental region of Central Otago). A spine of mountains running through the center of the country protects most of the major wine regions from the strong westerly winds from the Tasman Sea known as the "Roaring Forties". Due to these winds, there are few wine growing regions on the west coast of New Zealand. The quality and reputation of New Zealand wines is well established. Indeed, this country produces some of the best and most recognized Sauvignon Blanc in the world. And it is no coincidence that New Zealand has succeeded in making Sauvignon blanc its symbol, just like its sheep, its kiwi and its legendary haka!