{"product_id":"two-paddocks-the-fusilier-bannockburn-vineyard-pinot-noir-2019-750ml","title":"Two Paddocks - The Fusilier Bannockburn Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021 (750ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrooding, thoughtful, dark and intriguing aromatically, whilst bold the underlying core is elegant, fragrant and fresh. A gorgeous expression of this idyllic Bannockburn vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“We grow our premium Two Paddocks Pinot Noir entirely on our four small vineyards in Central Otago. In some exceptional vintages, listening carefully, we realise that one of these sites may have something extraordinary to say in its own right. It is only then that we will make one of these very rare single vineyard wines.” - Sam Neill, Proprietor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fusilier Vineyard is named in honor of Sam’s father, Major Dermot Neill, a soldier in the Royal Irish Fusilier Regiment for twenty years before returning home to Dunedin, New Zealand, where he ran the family Wine \u0026amp; Spirit business, Neill \u0026amp; Co. Planted entirely in 2000, The Fusilier is 5.6 hectares of pinot noir, on rolling northerly facing terraces at the western end of Felton Rd and bordered by the vineyard of the same name. Soils on the terraces consist of deep alluvial fans, which are made up of varying depths of silt, sand and gravel layering all derived from mountainous raw schist parent material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLIMITED QUANTITIES: TWO BOTTLE MAXIMUM PURCHASE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage Comments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage 2021 was characterised by climatic variation extremes throughout spring and early summer and then developing into a fantastic finish, with a long stable mid-summer \/ autumn warm period, right up to and over harvest. At the start of the season, a cold winter continued into a dry warm spring with steady vine shoot growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grapes flowered over Dec 2020, which was warmer than last year but with intermittent rain that resulted in only half the vineyard blocks achieving desired crop loads. The first week of January saw a significant rain event and that set the vineyards up with optimum soil moisture levels for the rest of the season. There was some typical early and late in the season frost fighting, but the vine canopies stayed resilient and green with harvest staring a week earlier than typical on the 30th of March and finishing on the 22nd April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWINE MAKERS NOTE: Picked on the 31st of March 2021. Three different fermentations from the single vineyard Fusilier in Bannockburn. Clonal selection is 14% clone 10\/5, 16% clone 667 and 75% clone 115. Total whole bunch component is 58%. Initial cold soak at 8 degrees Celsius for 5 days. Average fermentation time of 23 days, hand plunged no more than once a day with an indigenous yeast to start fermentation which peaked at 33 degrees Celsius. Lightly pressed and settled, then racked to barrel (French barrique), 29% new wood, for an average of 11 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePH Level 3.51\u003cbr\u003eTotal Acidity 5.8g\/l\u003cbr\u003eAlcohol 13.5%\u003cbr\u003eBottled February 2022\u003cbr\u003eCellaring 2023 - 2032\u003cbr\u003eWinemaker Dean Shaw\u003cbr\u003eViticulturist Mike Wing\u003cbr\u003eTotal Production 300 cases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHuon Hooke, The Real ReviewSeptember 2024\u003cbr\u003e95 Points\u003cbr\u003eImpressively deep, rich purple-red colour; the bouquet is highly detailed, strong on roasted meats and smoky charcuterie, char-oak and dark cherry; there is lovely sweet succulent fruit in the core and then a wave of firm, grippy tannins sweeps in. It's a wine of serious depths and assertive character, which deserves to be given a little time as well as a hearty protein dish for company. Drinking 2025 - 2038\u003cbr\u003eSusy Atkins, DecanterJune 2024\u003cbr\u003e94 Points\u003cbr\u003eFrom the north-facing terraces at the western end of Felton Road, Bannockburn. Along with dried red cherries and cooked strawberries, there are subtle, exotic notes of rose petals and Turkish delight. This is a savoury, spicy Pinot. Tannins are evident but supple. Wood spice on the finish.\u003cbr\u003eNZ Organic Wine Awards June 2024\u003cbr\u003eSILVER\u003cbr\u003eBob Campbell MW, The Real Review January 2024\u003cbr\u003eGOLD95 Points\u003cbr\u003eDense, cassis, dark berries, dark chocolate, dark cherry, wood smoke and spicy oak flavours with a firm but accessible structure that promises to reward anyone who looks after the wine in temperature-controlled conditions. Drinking 2023-2032\u003cbr\u003eJames Suckling January 2024\u003cbr\u003e96 Points\u003cbr\u003eAromas of black cherries, kola nuts and lavender followed by dried herbs and orange zest with underlying potting soil notes. Mushrooms. Some gun metal. Medium-bodied, firm tannins and vivid acidity. Beautifully polished and delightful wine with great balance. From organically grown grapes. Give it time to open. Better after 2025. Screw cap.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Two Paddocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43876554834144,"sku":"115310","price":84.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0649\/9713\/0464\/products\/two-paddocks-the-fusilier-bannockburn-vineyard-pinot-noir_1_9f3d86bf-8fc4-4e87-84c0-080d98258a08.jpg?v=1676927867","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineconnection.com\/products\/two-paddocks-the-fusilier-bannockburn-vineyard-pinot-noir-2019-750ml","provider":"My Wine Connection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}