Delta Vineyard
The Delta Farm, on the south side of Marlborough's Wairau Valley, was first established in 1848 and purchased in 2000 by four partners including winemaker Matt Thomson and London-based MW David Gleave. The farm's low-vigour clay soils - as opposed to the high-vigour 'Sauvignon Blanc' loam soils closer to the Wairau River - were identified as perfect for Pinot Noir. The site was planted using the best of the Dijon clones in 2002 and 2003.
The vineyard comprises 32ha of just Pinot Noir. About 25% of the vineyard is on the 'flats', while 75% is on the hills that rise to about 175 metres. The vineyard's clay soil and elevation, plus Marlborough's warm days and cool nights, excellent quality of light and constant breeze, make this site ideal for producing top-quality Pinot Noir. The Delta label comprises about two thirds of production, with Hatters Hill making up the balance.
Lifted notes of violet and ripe cherry, with hints of plum and spice. A silky start and a grainy, mineral-rich finish. Juicy but focused.
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