Vintage: 2018
Region: Martinborough
Country: New Zealand
100% Pinot Noir
Our 'Egg' Pinot Noir was grown in Martinborough, 100% Clone 5 it was picked in the late afternoon, hand destemmed and fermented and aged in 250l egg-shaped fermenters with 180 days maceration before being pressed and kept in tank for three months and bottled in early summer. The wine is a dark, savoury quintessentially Martinborough Pinot with grip and funk.
About:
Te Aro Wine is an urban winery in the heart of Wellington making wines from local fruit. Te Aro Wine was established in early 2018 with a mission of creating “fun wine, not fine wine” by Robin Groves and Jules van Costello. Working with vineyards in Hawkes Bay and Martinborough, Te Aro Wine has created a range of wines from the 2018 vintage including Sauvignon Blanc, sparkling, Pinot Noir and Rose offerings.