Loveblock Pinot Noir 2020

2020

£26.50

Availability: 1 in stock

Bright crimson Pinot Noir from Central Otago. Aromas of big, ripe black cherry with hints of mushroom and toasty oak spice peeking out behind rich fruit. On the palate is fleshy black plum, with layers of cherry and sweet berries that play on the palate and dance with hints of violet and savoury notes.

Why we love it: It’s a banging bottle of red. Nothing more to say on that one.
Drink with: Turkey, Salmon, Lamb & Beef.
TECH
Sub-Region
Bendigo
Vintage
2020
Blend Info.
100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol by Vol.
13.5%
Bottle Vol.
750ml
Serving Temp.
12-13°
Closure
Screwcap
Drink
Now-2030

WINE PRODUCER

Loveblock is the love-child of Kim and Erica Crawford, created after a short break from the industry and the sale of their first wine label, which still carries Kim’s full name. Founded in the early 2000’s high on the hills overlooking Marlborough’s Awatere Valley, Loveblock is anchored in two distinct plots, Hillside and Woolshed. In 2008 they also planted in Central Otago in order to produce authentic Pinot Noir.

Erica and Kim use 100% organic processes to grow their grapes allowing both sites to fully express pure and naked terroir in their wines. The Loveblock team believe in sharing the love affair between humans and the land through their wines, and employ the lowest-intervention farming techniques possible.

The resulting Loveblock wines are extremely delicate, finely-balanced, elegant and fragile. Every vintage and variety is processed at its own pace, at small Organically Certified Wineries.

For more information on Loveblock and their wines, visit their website.

WINE REGION

The Central Otago Wine Region

Found at the extreme limits of winemaking, Central Otago is found at 44° and 45° south and is home to some of the most southerly vineyards the world has to offer. Boasting breathtaking landscapes and an extreme climate, the local economy has garnered global recognition for its merino wool. However, over the previous decade, the majority of land has been shifted away from pasture, to being under vine.

Find out more information on the Central Otago Wine Region here.

Central Otago Wine Region’s History

In 1996 Otago only had 11 vineyards, while today the region has a legion over 100 strong. The incredibly balanced styles of wine that flow from the region aren’t something to be missed. Central Otago wine region is the first in the world to challenge Burgundy’s production of Pinot Noir.

Wine Sub-Regions

Central Otago’s four primary sub-regions are Wanaka, Gibbston, Bannockburn and Alexandra. While all are situated relatively close together and each has the same stony free-draining soil base, their full profiles vary immensely. However, they are glacially derived and have rich deposits of mica and schist making it ideal for the production of Pinot Noir, which just happens to be 80% of the production there.

Growing Conditions

The excellent drainage helps retain mineral richness whilst temperatures can vary from 30degrees during ripening days to only 8degrees overnight. This swift shift allows the grape ripening process to stop more suddenly overnight, thus retaining all the wonderful natural acidity and fruit concentration this region can offer. To us this provides Central Otago with an intensely fruit-forward character no other region of New Zealand can replicate. Autumn frosts are a risk here too, so it’s just as well the growers down here have their wits about them…

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