Urlar Gladstone Organic Gladstone Pinot Noir 2021
- French oak
- Plum & ripe berries
- Vanilla & cinnamon
- Silky finish
"Certified organic, this distinctive, savoury red is estate-grown in the northern Wairarapa. The impressive, youthful 2021 vintage (5*) was hand-picked and matured in French oak barriques (20 per cent new). Deep, bright ruby, it is fragrant, mouthfilling and supple, with concentrated, ripe plum, cherry and spice flavours, finely integrated oak, gentle acidity and a silky-textured finish. Already very approachable, it should be at its best 2025+" Michael Cooper, Dec 2022
"Gorgeously ripe and perfumed with seductive complexity, the wine shows dark cherry, sweet plum, thyme, almond and smoked game nuances, leading to a powerfully graceful palate offering luxurious mouthfeel backed by loads of polished tannins. Wonderfully harmonious and seamless with a persistent satisfying finish. At its best: now to 2031. Certified organic. At its best: now to 2033" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Dec 2022
"Complex and mineral, fruity with a core of pinosity, aromas of ripe red berries, crushed cherry and purple roses. Aromas of fine brown baking spices from cinnamon to vanilla then a fine silty soil quality. Crisp, dry, fruity, textured and well made. An abundance of fine tannins and medium+ acidity create foundation and texture. A delicious wine with pure heartbeat and lengthy complex finish. Great drinking from 2024 through 2034" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Apr 2022
"Even and flowing expression with just a little puckerin grip, all this set to medium weight with good concentration. Dark cherry, black plum, black olive and liquorice writ large, a gentle dusting of sweet spice there too. Vibrant, fresh feel also. It’s got some potency and presence" Mike Benny, The WineFront
Garnet red. Unfiltered. Laden with earthy spice aromas, bright red and dark fruits with a touch of red liquorice and floral notes. The wine has great fruit intensity while still showing classic Wairarapa savoury elements. Long fine tannins make the wine linger and imprint a sense of place.
Individual parcels of Pinot Noir are hand harvested and destemmed for fermentation in tank. Fermentation by indigenous yeasts from our organically farmed vineyard drive the fermentation. Time on skins is monitored by taste and the ferments are gently plunged daily. Pressing off and barrelling down into French oak barriques (20% new). Natural malolactic fermentation in barrel occurs and completes in spring or before. The wine is aged on lees and racked prior to the next harvest for blending and bottling.
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Urlar Gladstone Organic Gladstone Pinot Noir 2021
Urlar Gladstone Organic Gladstone Pinot Noir 2021
- French oak
- Plum & ripe berries
- Vanilla & cinnamon
- Silky finish
"Certified organic, this distinctive, savoury red is estate-grown in the northern Wairarapa. The impressive, youthful 2021 vintage (5*) was hand-picked and matured in French oak barriques (20 per cent new). Deep, bright ruby, it is fragrant, mouthfilling and supple, with concentrated, ripe plum, cherry and spice flavours, finely integrated oak, gentle acidity and a silky-textured finish. Already very approachable, it should be at its best 2025+" Michael Cooper, Dec 2022
"Gorgeously ripe and perfumed with seductive complexity, the wine shows dark cherry, sweet plum, thyme, almond and smoked game nuances, leading to a powerfully graceful palate offering luxurious mouthfeel backed by loads of polished tannins. Wonderfully harmonious and seamless with a persistent satisfying finish. At its best: now to 2031. Certified organic. At its best: now to 2033" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Dec 2022
"Complex and mineral, fruity with a core of pinosity, aromas of ripe red berries, crushed cherry and purple roses. Aromas of fine brown baking spices from cinnamon to vanilla then a fine silty soil quality. Crisp, dry, fruity, textured and well made. An abundance of fine tannins and medium+ acidity create foundation and texture. A delicious wine with pure heartbeat and lengthy complex finish. Great drinking from 2024 through 2034" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Apr 2022
"Even and flowing expression with just a little puckerin grip, all this set to medium weight with good concentration. Dark cherry, black plum, black olive and liquorice writ large, a gentle dusting of sweet spice there too. Vibrant, fresh feel also. It’s got some potency and presence" Mike Benny, The WineFront
Garnet red. Unfiltered. Laden with earthy spice aromas, bright red and dark fruits with a touch of red liquorice and floral notes. The wine has great fruit intensity while still showing classic Wairarapa savoury elements. Long fine tannins make the wine linger and imprint a sense of place.
Individual parcels of Pinot Noir are hand harvested and destemmed for fermentation in tank. Fermentation by indigenous yeasts from our organically farmed vineyard drive the fermentation. Time on skins is monitored by taste and the ferments are gently plunged daily. Pressing off and barrelling down into French oak barriques (20% new). Natural malolactic fermentation in barrel occurs and completes in spring or before. The wine is aged on lees and racked prior to the next harvest for blending and bottling.
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- French oak
- Plum & ripe berries
- Vanilla & cinnamon
- Silky finish
"Certified organic, this distinctive, savoury red is estate-grown in the northern Wairarapa. The impressive, youthful 2021 vintage (5*) was hand-picked and matured in French oak barriques (20 per cent new). Deep, bright ruby, it is fragrant, mouthfilling and supple, with concentrated, ripe plum, cherry and spice flavours, finely integrated oak, gentle acidity and a silky-textured finish. Already very approachable, it should be at its best 2025+" Michael Cooper, Dec 2022
"Gorgeously ripe and perfumed with seductive complexity, the wine shows dark cherry, sweet plum, thyme, almond and smoked game nuances, leading to a powerfully graceful palate offering luxurious mouthfeel backed by loads of polished tannins. Wonderfully harmonious and seamless with a persistent satisfying finish. At its best: now to 2031. Certified organic. At its best: now to 2033" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Dec 2022
"Complex and mineral, fruity with a core of pinosity, aromas of ripe red berries, crushed cherry and purple roses. Aromas of fine brown baking spices from cinnamon to vanilla then a fine silty soil quality. Crisp, dry, fruity, textured and well made. An abundance of fine tannins and medium+ acidity create foundation and texture. A delicious wine with pure heartbeat and lengthy complex finish. Great drinking from 2024 through 2034" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Apr 2022
"Even and flowing expression with just a little puckerin grip, all this set to medium weight with good concentration. Dark cherry, black plum, black olive and liquorice writ large, a gentle dusting of sweet spice there too. Vibrant, fresh feel also. It’s got some potency and presence" Mike Benny, The WineFront
Garnet red. Unfiltered. Laden with earthy spice aromas, bright red and dark fruits with a touch of red liquorice and floral notes. The wine has great fruit intensity while still showing classic Wairarapa savoury elements. Long fine tannins make the wine linger and imprint a sense of place.
Individual parcels of Pinot Noir are hand harvested and destemmed for fermentation in tank. Fermentation by indigenous yeasts from our organically farmed vineyard drive the fermentation. Time on skins is monitored by taste and the ferments are gently plunged daily. Pressing off and barrelling down into French oak barriques (20% new). Natural malolactic fermentation in barrel occurs and completes in spring or before. The wine is aged on lees and racked prior to the next harvest for blending and bottling.
