Every season there is inevitably one or two parcels of fruit that stand head and shoulders above the rest in the vineyard. With the use of hand sorting, gentle handling, wild ferment, inclusion of whole bunches, extended skin contact and 15 months maturation in French oak, our limited production Super Nanny allows these select parcels to tell the story of their own unique place of origin with absolute clarity.
Production
Two select parcels of fruit were handpicked then hand sorted upon arrival at the winery before being de-stemmed and transferred by gravity to small open top fermenters - one parcel with approximately 15% whole bunches included, and another with approximately 30% whole bunches. The must was cold soaked for up to seven days before warming and fermenting naturally, with the cap gently plunged up to three times daily to gain maximum colour and fl avour extraction. Following ferment, individual batches remained on skins with gentle maceration for an additional two weeks to enhance tannin structure before being gently pressed and settled for 48 hours prior to being run to 225L barrels (40% New) to complete a natural Malolactic fermentation.
Super Nanny Pinot Noir, Central Otago 2021 (6 bottles case)
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Tasting notes
The Super Nanny Pinot Noir has a complex and seductive nose, showing ever changing layers of plums, bramble, sweet baking spice, and an ethereal floral lift. The palate is rich upon entry, flowing on to a platform of dark berry fruits, dried herbs, and spice. Fine velvety tannins lead towards a bright and persistent finish.
Food match
Will pair well with chargrilled meat, pork ribs and Jerk chicken.
Info
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ABV
14%
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CASE/BOTTLE SIZE
6 x 75cl
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REGION/COUNTRY
CENTRAL OTAGO, NEW ZEALAND
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GRAPE
PINOT NOIR 100%
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CLOSURE
SCREWCAP
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WINEMAKER
ALAN PETERS-OSWALD
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APPELLATION
BANNOCKBURN
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ALLERGEN INFO
CONTAINS SULPHITES AND EGG
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Meet the producer
Nanny Goat Vineyard is named after the wild goats that roam the mountainous terrain of the Central Otago. It seemed to be a fair reflection of the wineries determination to succeed, adapt and thrive in the rugged and often extreme climates of Central Otago – much like the nimble and sure footed wild goats of the region.
Nestled within a timeless and sensual landscape, Nanny Goat Estate Vineyard sits between 270m and 290m above sea level spread across two ancient, North East facing terraces in the sub region of Queensbury. This is a region of climatic extremes with typically very hot summers, short autumns and bitterly cold winter days. Challenging conditions for producing world-class cool climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Today, the 19.6 Hectare estate has 10.91Ha under vine, 75% Pinot Noir, 11% Chardonnay and 14% Pinot Gris vines planted in 2004 and 2005. As part of their long term estate planning, additional plantings of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines have been completed in 2020 and 2021.
Winemaker Alan Peters-Oswald grew up in the small town of Roxburgh, not far from the now internationally renowned wine growing sub regions of Central Otago. This instilled in Alan a love of the rugged beauty and boldly contrasting extremes this region has to offer. After completing his diploma in viticulture and wine production in Marlborough he was quickly drawn back to Central Otago. In a rather uncanny way Alan has come full circle – from growing up on a small lifestyle block in rural Central Otago farming Angora goats, to the role of Winemaker for Central Otago’s Nanny Goat Vineyard, producing premium Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Syrah.
From their inception and the inaugural release of their first Pinot Noir in 2005, Nanny Goat Vineyard has strived to produce wines with elegance, concentration and balance while allowing each individual parcel of fruit to tell its own unique story.
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