Aroha Flashcards
Aroha 2020
TE MUNA ROAD, MARTINBOROUGH 2020
Pinot Noir / 13.8%
Wet until Christmas. Dry and warm through ripening period. Iconic.
70% Whole Bunch, 30% Destemmed
Fermented in a combination of open top stainless steel tanks and French oak cuves
Indigenous yeast
French oak barriques (34% new oak) maturation for 14 months
Fined but not filtered
Cellar: 2-10 years
A traditional Burgundy in colour with a soft crimson hue. The nose has instant sweet brambly fruit, wild berries and porcini mushrooms. The forest floor tones give way to lavender and Provinçal floral notes. From the moment the wine hits the palate, it is evident that this is a Pinot of presence. The tannins are pure silk and carry a veil of high tone berry flavours wrapped in a savoury blanket. The velvety tannins linger, giving the wine a generous length. Oak supports in the background, vital to the depth and power of the flavour. A truly iconic wine from an unforgettable vintage.
Aroha 2019
TE MUNA ROAD, MARTINBOROUGH 2019
Pinot Noir / 12.9%
Cool and damp spring followed by a warm and dry summer/autumn. Fantastic!
63% Whole Bunch, 37% Destemmed
Fermented in a combination of open top stainless steel tanks and French oak cuves
Indigenous yeast
French oak barriques (36% new oak) maturation for 14 months
Fined but not filtered
Cellar: 2-10 years
Pale Burgundy with a purple hue. An elevated menagerie of flavours. Black truffle, fresh-picked blueberries, brioche, chanterelle mushroom, lavender and dried goji berries. The palate is the epitome of a peacock feather; the flavour starting modest but fanning out to a length rarely seen in this variety. The tannins are satin and the level of concentration is deftly hidden but a pure acid line. Majestic.
Aroha 2018
TE MUNA ROAD, MARTINBOROUGH 2018
Pinot Noir / 13%
Warm early then moderate rainfall during ripening period
48% Whole Bunch, 52% Destemmed
Fermented in a combination of open top stainless steel tanks and French oak cuves
Indigenous yeast
French oak barriques (30% new oak) maturation for 11 months
Not Fined / Coarsed filtered
Cellar: 7-10 years
Light cherry in color with a beautiful Burgundy hue. Lifted wild strawberry and ripe cherry notes dominate the bouquet, with hints of lavender sitting in unison with subtle oak tones floating in the background. The palate is an expression of energy.
Aroha General Introduction
$160
Aroha is a romantic word in the Māori language of New Zealand meaning love. Reflective of its namesake, Aroha is handcrafted with passion from two unique parcels of Pinot Noir, including one of the legendary Abel clone. The fruit is grown on a slope of an elevate terrace of fertile land at the Te Muna Road vineyard where an ancient dried river bed delivered nutrient rich soil perfect for growing Pinot Noir.
Aroha 2017
TE MUNA ROAD, MARTINBOROUGH 2017
Pinot Noir / 12.8%
Cool, light crops, early harvest
40% Whole Bunch, 60% Destemmed
Fermented in a combination of open top stainless steel tanks and French oak cuves
Indigenous yeast
French oak barriques (28% new oak) maturation for 11 months
Not Fined / Coarsed filtered
Cellar: 7-10 years
Dark cherry colour. Complex bouquet of violets, thyme, winter forest floor and glazed cherry. Soft on the palate with a mixture or red and dark fruits persisting toward a fine, dry finish. A wine showing great finesse despite it’s firm structural frame.
