Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2018
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
New Zealand
Country
Central Otago, Bannockburn
Region
13.0%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Tasting Notes
Terra Sancta is one of the oldest established vineyards in Bannockburn, sub-region of Central Otago. The 'Estate' Pinot in the Terra Sancta range is drawn from all of the estate vineyards on Felton Road, including the famed Jackson's and Slapjack blocks.
Shingle Beach is densely planted at more than three times the standard planting. The soils on the front of the block are glacial schist gravels, while at the back there is a dense seam of limestone. Sitting atop the glacial Kawarau River at 220 meters above sea level, the fruit on Shingle Beach ripens early and this combined with the dense planting of the block results in rich fruit flavours, balanced acidity and concentration, all at relatively low alcohol.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
- Smooth
- Complex