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Makipai Pinot Noir 2021

$30.98
1 Bottle ($30.98)

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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.

Delivery Times

To be able to supply such a unique & extensive range of boutique wines, we don't hold much of the inventory. So with us, there is the added step of receiving the wine from our local suppliers before it is dispatched to you. Most orders are dispatched within 3-6 working days.

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Replacement or refund offered if bottles are faulty or damaged. All our deliveries are insured against loss, however you must notify us in a reasonable amount of time.

Description

Makipai Wines is a partnership between two good mates who needed an ongoing excuse to get together and chat about music (The Clash) and football (Newcastle United) at the boozer. The two friends are Andrew Hedley (former winemaker at Framingham, NZ) and James Johnston, a well-seasoned Sydney wine merchant. Andrew lovingly produces the wines with equal parts science, instinct, and Makipai madness. These limited drops aim to give brilliant quality at extremely reasonable prices – and boy, does it give.

Fruit comes from a slow-ripening single vineyard called Ward Farm, south of Awatere Valley. Soils are comprised of fine argillic-sodic-fragic pallic… hold the phone, what? Basically, it’s loess soil, the good stuff. The type of soil that retains heat, is porous and permeable, which is great for root penetration. On top of that, it’s nutrient-rich, making for super intense mineral wines.

But enough about the soils, here’s dirt on Andrew Hedley; he’s a PhD in organic chemistry, and while the winemaking is self-taught, rest assured the science is sound! And that sound is PUNK. Jancis Robinson describes Andrew as one of the ‘most skilled practitioners of Riesling anywhere in the world.’ So waste no time ‘getting lost in the market’; swoop in and get it while it’s hot!

Type Red Wine
Varietal(s) Pinot Noir
Country New Zealand
Region Marlborough
Brand Makipai
Vintage 2021

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.

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Makipai Pinot Noir 2021-Red Wine-World Wine
Makipai

Makipai Pinot Noir 2021

$30.98

Makipai Wines is a partnership between two good mates who needed an ongoing excuse to get together and chat about music (The Clash) and football (Newcastle United) at the boozer. The two friends are Andrew Hedley (former winemaker at Framingham, NZ) and James Johnston, a well-seasoned Sydney wine merchant. Andrew lovingly produces the wines with equal parts science, instinct, and Makipai madness. These limited drops aim to give brilliant quality at extremely reasonable prices – and boy, does it give.

Fruit comes from a slow-ripening single vineyard called Ward Farm, south of Awatere Valley. Soils are comprised of fine argillic-sodic-fragic pallic… hold the phone, what? Basically, it’s loess soil, the good stuff. The type of soil that retains heat, is porous and permeable, which is great for root penetration. On top of that, it’s nutrient-rich, making for super intense mineral wines.

But enough about the soils, here’s dirt on Andrew Hedley; he’s a PhD in organic chemistry, and while the winemaking is self-taught, rest assured the science is sound! And that sound is PUNK. Jancis Robinson describes Andrew as one of the ‘most skilled practitioners of Riesling anywhere in the world.’ So waste no time ‘getting lost in the market’; swoop in and get it while it’s hot!

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  • Vintage Vigilant

    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.

  • Delivery Times

    To be able to supply such a unique & extensive range of boutique wines, we don't hold much of the inventory. So with us, there is the added step of receiving the wine from our local suppliers before it is dispatched to you. Most orders are dispatched within 3-6 working days.

  • Quality Guarantee

    Replacement or refund offered if bottles are faulty or damaged. All our deliveries are insured against loss, however you must notify us in a reasonable amount of time.

  • Sending a Gift

    If you would like to include a gift message with your order, please enter that in the order instructions section. We'll print your message in a lovely font on A5 paper. We also won't include the invoice. Tracking will be sent to the email on file.
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