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New Zealand
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94 Points
While the Mornington Peninsula winery is Handpicked’s mothership, it continues to expand its range and vineyard holdings, building a formidable line-up across several key regions.
All Handpicked Wines vineyards are certified organic, with Senior Viticulturist Ben Bussell leading the way in regenerative practices.
Outstanding producer with vineyard holdings all over the world
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Description
Surrounded by ocean the Mornington Peninsula enjoys year-round moderating sea breezes. The region is renowned for its “four seasons in one day”. Spring is notoriously capricious, summers are dry and mild, and autumn is typically a steady season of calm, warm and dry days. A spine of hills runs down the centre of the peninsula and the vineyards at about 200m elevation are around 2oC cooler than those on the lower lands. The lowlands are characterised by clay loams, while the hills have areas of red volcanic soils.
2019 was a warm season overall and the harvest was early. Cool weather and regular rain up until Christmas made a slow start to the season, setting up good ground moisture and vine health. January and February were dry and fairly mild, though the nights were warmer than usual. Fruit reached full ripeness easily and timing of picking was paramount for balancing natural acidity.
Layers of citrus and ripe stone fruits with a mineral edge. The wine was fermented and matured in select French oak barrels which adds texture and a touch of creamy depth.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Description
Surrounded by ocean the Mornington Peninsula enjoys year-round moderating sea breezes. The region is renowned for its “four seasons in one day”. Spring is notoriously capricious, summers are dry and mild, and autumn is typically a steady season of calm, warm and dry days. A spine of hills runs down the centre of the peninsula and the vineyards at about 200m elevation are around 2oC cooler than those on the lower lands. The lowlands are characterised by clay loams, while the hills have areas of red volcanic soils.
2019 was a warm season overall and the harvest was early. Cool weather and regular rain up until Christmas made a slow start to the season, setting up good ground moisture and vine health. January and February were dry and fairly mild, though the nights were warmer than usual. Fruit reached full ripeness easily and timing of picking was paramount for balancing natural acidity.
Layers of citrus and ripe stone fruits with a mineral edge. The wine was fermented and matured in select French oak barrels which adds texture and a touch of creamy depth.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
