We aim to have all wines be vintage specific. In the case the listed vintage is out of stock and you note you would like that particular vintage, we will inform you via email for approval to go ahead.
The Wine Front – Organic-biodynamic farmed vineyards at Seresin. Less is more winemaking applied in winery. One of those wines that had me from ‘hello’. Glossy, delicate pinot noir of cherry and cherry pip vibe. Pretty floral-berry perfume, light and juicy feel in the palate with some silky tannin lending shape and a touch of judicious firmness. Mouthwatering kind of stuff here. It’s so easy to drink this, and hard not to see the understated class. If anything, just a touch dilute in personality, but the drinkability here makes up for it.
World Wine –
About This Wine
The 2017 vintage of the Seresin Estate Leah Pinot Noir received a Silver Medal at this years New Zealand Organic Wine Awards.
Exhibits bright, fragrant berry-fruit aromas, interlaced with spice and herbal notes. The wine is focused and concentrated, with a succulent fruit core, framed by fine-grained tannins and a mouth-watering acidity. An elegant and understated style with immediate appeal, but structure to last. Drink dates: Now until 2024.
Type | Red Wine |
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Varietal(s) | Pinot Noir |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Marlborough |
Brand | Seresin |
Vintage | 2017 |
Wines of Marlborough
Marlborough is at the northern tip of New Zealand’s South Island and is the leading region in the country, being responsible for 75% of NZ’s wine production and 85% of its exports. Marlborough is internationally renowned for its distinctive style of Sauvignon Blanc, described by some wine writers such as Oz Clarke and George Taber as the best in the world. Australia being such a close neighbour, we get a great number of brands imported into the country.
Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough is grown on well-draining alluvial gravels, with large temperature fluctuations between day and night. These conditions are great for growing grapes that strike a perfect balance between ripeness and acidity. The result is sauvignon blanc that is aromatic, driven by tropical fruit flavours but also supported by an herbaceous and mineral character. Aussies often described Marlborough Savvy Blanc as full of passionfruit flavour.
Despite many consumers having an idea of what Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is, the wine is actually made in a wide range of different styles. Wine makers take advantage of different clones, fermentation styles, lees-stirring and aging regimens to give their wines nuance and differentiate their brand from one another. You may have had sauvignon blanc from Marlborough before, but it is always worth exploring some not so commercial brands if it is a style you enjoy.
Other varieties that are produced in the region include Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris.