# Domaine Rewa Pinot Noir (2021)

- **Producer:** Domaine Rewa
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Pinot Noir
- **Region:** Central Otago, New Zealand
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €35
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 14–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red plum, black cherry, spice, black plum, cedar, cloves, baking spices, vanilla, forest floor, savory layers, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Domaine Rewa Pinot Noir 2021 originates from the Pisa sub-region of Central Otago, New Zealand. The vineyard, established in 1997, is managed using organic and biodynamic farming practices, with a focus on biodiversity. The estate is family-owned, with Philippa Fourbet leading the conversion to sustainable viticulture. This wine reflects the unique terroir of its Central Otago origin.

## Interesting facts

- Vineyard is BioGro certified organic and biodynamic.
- Biodiversity is encouraged with bees, chickens, and olive trees.
- Vines were planted in 1997.
- Uses indigenous yeasts for fermentation.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-full body and ripe tannins complement the protein and fat in richer meats like lamb and venison. Savory notes in the wine can bridge with earthy flavors from mushrooms and root vegetables, while the fruit profile harmonizes with berry-based sauces.

## Wine making process

The winemaking process for Domaine Rewa Pinot Noir 2021 involves hand-harvesting the grapes, followed by fermentation with indigenous yeasts. A portion of the fermentation utilizes whole clusters, and the wine spends 18 days on skins. Post-fermentation, the wine is aged for approximately 12 months in French oak barriques, with a proportion of new oak. The vineyard is managed using organic and biodynamic practices.