Winery & Vintage Info
Winemaking Notes
Nanny Goat Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024 is crafted with meticulous attention to detail, with fruit hand-picked and predominantly destemmed into small 4.2T open-top fermenters for a brief pre-fermentation maceration before ferment was allowed to begin utilising naturally occurring yeast. A small number of ferments contained up to 30% whole bunches where stem ripeness allowed, adding complexity and structure to the wine's layered and intriguing character with primary aromas of wild blackberry, black currant, and ripe raspberries. Ferments were managed judiciously, with a maximum of two light plunges daily at the peak of fermentation to avoid over-extraction of tannin, ensuring the wine displays the sinewy thread of fine-grained tannin that entwines the palate and ushers you towards a pleasantly lingering finish. Individual parcels of fruit spent between 24 and 32 days on skins prior to pressing to 225L oak barrels for maturation, with the nuances of toasted baking spices, forest floor, and a subtle floral note laced throughout, adding a lovely complexity. The careful winemaking approach ensures the palate is vibrant up front with a core of juicy fruits suggestive of wild berries, red cherry, and tamarillo, whilst cola and toasted spices add layers of interest to the mid-palate, creating a wine with 13.5% alcohol, pH 3.58, and 6.09 acid that showcases smooth texture, balanced acidity, and exceptional harmony with cellaring potential of 10+ years.
Vineyard & Regional Character
The 2024 Nanny Goat Central Otago Pinot Noir is a regional blend of fruit grown at their own Queensberry and Bendigo Vineyards alongside fruit produced by their growers throughout the Queensberry, Bendigo, Pisa, and Bannockburn sub-regions of Central Otago, showcasing the diversity and exceptional quality of this renowned New Zealand wine region. The combination of fruit from multiple sub-regions provides the complexity and depth that defines this wine, with the layered and intriguing nose displaying primary aromas of wild blackberry, black currant, and ripe raspberries, whilst nuances of toasted baking spices, forest floor, and a subtle floral note are laced throughout, adding a lovely complexity. The bright ruby-red colour with excellent clarity reflects the wine's elegance and quality Central Otago fruit, with the vibrant palate showcasing a core of juicy fruits suggestive of wild berries, red cherry, and tamarillo, complemented by cola and toasted spices that add layers of interest to the mid-palate. The 2024 vintage showcases the exceptional character of Central Otago Pinot Noir, with the hand-picked fruit from Queensberry, Bendigo, Pisa, and Bannockburn sub-regions displaying the intensity, complexity, and beautiful balance that makes this wine ideal for cellaring 10+ years, whilst the sinewy thread of fine-grained tannin and pleasantly lingering finish create a wine that pairs beautifully with duck, roast chicken, grilled salmon, and mushroom risotto when served at 14-16°C.
