THE KINGS SERIES PINOT NOIR 2022

TASTING NOTE

Rich and inviting aromas of black doris plum and cassis are laced with lifted florals and clove spices. A full-bodied palate showcases a fine-grained tannin structure with underlying crushed blackberry, dark chocolate, and savoury nuances. The tannin structure creates an intense finish helping to carry the array of lively Marlborough fruit flavours.

FOOD MATCH

Highly versatile, this wine matches well to gamey meats, mushrooms as well as rich
fish such as tuna or trout. We recommend enjoying The King’s Wrath 2022 with venison
haunch and seasonal roasted vegetables. For a vegetarian option, pair with hearty
vegetable dishes such as mushroom risotto.

CELLARING POTENTIAL

3 – 5 years.

ORIGIN

Sourced from selected Pinot Noir vineyards in the Southern Valleys of Marlborough.

VARIETY

100% Pinot Noir.

WINEMAKING

Selected clones were hand harvested from clay-based vineyards in the Southern Valleys. The fruit was destemmed into small fermenters, with a portion kept as whole bunches to provide structure and complexity. Prior to fermentation the fruit underwent a week-long cold soak to ensure density of colour. Each parcel was then inoculated with specific yeast strains isolated from Burgundian vineyards. Once fermented to dryness, the wine was pressed to French oak puncheons (20% new) to mature for 11 months during which
time they underwent full Malolactic fermentation.

ANALYSIS

• Alcohol - 14.0%
• pH - 3.6
• T.A - 5.45g/L
• Residual sugar - <0.5g/L
• Vegan Certified

VINTAGE

Record rainfall in July, August and a warm start to September, permitted an energetic start to the growing season. This coincided with double the usual number of frosts which were replaced by warmer temperatures and humid northerly airflows in October. Early season varieties flowered rapidly while later season varietals were slightly challenged by a cool, wet start to December. Increasing temperatures and a warm, dry January ultimately ensured an abundance of fruit.

Despite heavy February rains, good vineyard practice and increased sunshine hours through the tail end of February meant the vast majority of the resulting fruit was clean and ripe.

Harvesting began in early March due to early season disease pressure with positive fruit flavours indicating physiological ripeness.

The team are excited about the structural diversity and bright complex flavours of the 2022 wines.

GOLD

• The Global Pinot Noir Masters 2022

Among the twisted vines of owner Brent Marris’ ancestry was William de Marisco, said to be one of the illegitimate sons of King Henry the First. In the twelfth and thirteenth century, the de Mariscos' inhabited Lundy island off the south-west coast of England, engaged in a tempestuous relationship with the monarchy of the time. At times receiving favour, and at others displeasure, the de Mariscos’ acts of piracy and treason defined their place in history. Celebrating his scandalous family history, Brent Marris presents The Kings Series.