Unkel Altas Pinot Noir 2023 - 13%

A bit more bodied and riper than the Venus Pinot Noir. 83% whole bunch fermentation for 4-9 days. Aged in a combination of old wooden barrels for 9 months.

Plum and black cherry. Some savoury spice and pepper. Nice dusty tannin. Very food friendly. Lighter than the 2022 Atlas.

Remember those friendly kiwis (a.k.a New Zealanders) you met on holiday? They were smiley and charming. Always open hearted and cheerful. This is them. Bottled. By Kiwi couple Rob and Kate Burley.

After traversing the wine world making and selling (and probably drinking) wine. Rob and Kate finally settled in Nelson, at the far north of South Island, New Zealand. Nelson is known for it's sunny and relatively dry climate with cool minimum temperatures driving acidity and flavour developement in the wines. Rob previously worked and released wine under the same name/label in Australia while working for Australian winemaking legends (which we have) Patrick Sullivan and Bill Downie. But in 2019 they managed to get 5 ha under a long-term lease and started making/releasing wine under the Unkel label from their own paddock, winery and country in New Zealand.

They farm organically and are awaiting certification. They work primarily with Pinot Noir, Pinot gris, Riesling, Chardonnay and of course a bit of Sauv Blanc.

These are very early days in a brand new chapter for Unkel. The wines are likewise youthful and exciting but by no means immature. They are ready to drink and easy to appreciate. But we are excited to see where this journey goes. We think it will be great. Get on board now.