Lake Chalice The Raptor

Pinot Noir

A limited release expression consisting of small parcels of fruit from our flagship vineyard, the Eyrie Vineyard in the Waihopai Valley Marlborough. We select fruits from only the finest of our harvest, integrating elements of barrel fermentation for a fuller body and increased complexity.

Region

Marlborough.

Style

Dry.

Vineyard

Single vineyard harvested from the Cowslip Valley vineyard in Waihopai Valley.

Winemaker

Chloe Gabrielsen and Kyle Thompson

Vinification

Hand harvested and fermented in small open top fermenters. Matured in French oak barrels for 7 months.

Appearance

Dark garnet (it’s a gem to drink too).

Bouquet

Dark berries with chocolate, coffee, and wild flower aromas, with a hint of violets.

Palate

Round and seamless showing delicious ripe leafy raspberries, dark plums, and coffee flavors. Fine grained structure and seasoned French oak lead to a long savory finish.

Cellaring

Enjoy now or if you are a patient appreciator of wine, you can cellar for 5+ years.

Packaging

6 x 750mL bottles, screw cap closure