# Dog Point Pinot Noir (2022)

- **Producer:** Dog Point Vineyards
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Marlborough, New Zealand
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €59
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 18–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** rose, strawberry, red cherry, redcurrant, thyme, violet, black cherry, smoke, vanilla, mushroom, earth

## About this wine

The Dog Point Pinot Noir 2022 is a 100% Pinot Noir from Marlborough, New Zealand, produced by Dog Point Vineyards. Founded by wine pioneers Ivan and Margaret Sutherland, and later joined by James and Wendy Healy, the winery is dedicated to organic principles and minimal intervention. The estate's home vineyards, situated on clay hill slopes, are home to vines averaging 20 years old, with some plantings dating back to 1983. This wine is a complex expression of the Marlborough terroir, utilizing six distinct Pinot Noir clones and reflecting the characteristics of the 2022 vintage.

## Interesting facts

- Certified organic vineyard practices.
- Uses indigenous yeasts for fermentation.
- Features six different Pinot Noir clones.
- Vines average 20 years old, some planted in 1983.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium+ body and fine, silky tannins complement the richness of red meats and game birds, while its bright acidity cuts through fattiness. Herbal notes in the wine bridge well with dishes featuring herbs like rosemary and sage, and the fruit profile harmonizes with fruit-based sauces.

## Wine making process

The Dog Point Pinot Noir 2022 is crafted using 100% Pinot Noir grapes sourced from the estate's organic vineyards. The fruit is hand-picked and hand-sorted. Approximately 25% of the grapes undergo whole bunch fermentation. Fermentation is carried out in small, open-top stainless steel fermenters using indigenous yeasts, without pumping. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for around 18 months in French oak barrels, with approximately 30% of these being new oak.