2020 The Crossings Pinot Noir
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2023 - 2028 |
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Description
Yealands makes wines in Marlborough on the north-east side of the South Island. The vineyard for Southbank is far inland where the Waihopai River flows into the Wairau River, the vineyards for The Crossings are further south and also far inland on the Awatere River. This far inland it is dry and cool with large differences between day and night temperatures. This ensures expressive and fresh wines. Certified sustainable work is carried out by Miles Dineen and his team. For example, sheep graze in the vineyard, so that less mowing is required and the soil is automatically re-nourished. Other examples: biofuels are used, no pesticides or insecticides are used but natural enemies are promoted, the grape residues are composted and spread in the vineyard.
The Crossings Pinot Noir has the well-known pinot noir light sparkling ruby red color in the glass. This Marlborough Pinot Noir has an impressive nose with rich and ripe red cherries and berries with a wealth of slender and soft crispy tannins. We also smell cherries, violets, light vanilla from the partial wood aging, spiciness and mushrooms. In the mouth a soft attack, lots of juice and sufficient freshness. This Crossings is now such a delicious Pinot Noir that never bores.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Winery | Yealands |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2028 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Screw cap |
| Promotion | Last bottles, On Sale |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Soepel, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Wijnhuis
In 2008, a wild and rugged stretch of coastline on the north-eastern tip of New Zealand’s South Island became home to one of the most sustainable wineries in the world. They opened the doors to their state-of-the-art, custom-built winery on 08.08.08, and became the first winery in the world to be Toitū carbonzero certified from inception.
Seaview Vineyard, the home of Yealands Wines, was once a rugged, rolling stretch of pastoral land that was thought to be too wild, windswept and undulating for growing grapes. Never being shy of a challenge we saw huge potential in this sensational coastal location. Today, Seaview Vineyard is one of the most dramatic and exciting vineyards in Marlborough, its folded landscape creating micro climates of growing conditions that provide thrilling variety across their varietals.
Peter Yealands
The Founder Peter Yealands was known for his irrepressible imagination, coupled with an inexhaustible energy and an unswerving passion that propelled this third generation Marlborough lad through an incredible career of leading-edge innovation across the marine, forestry and viticulture industries. He entered into a well-earned retirement in 2018.
Vision
From installing the largest solar panel array on our winery roof, to bailing and burning our vine prunings to heat our water, our vision is to push boundaries, think innovatively and to produce some of the most exceptional, and sustainable, wines around.
Yealands makes wines in Marlborough on the north-east side of the South Island. The vineyard for Southbank is far inland where the Waihopai River flows into the Wairau River, the vineyards for The Crossings are further south and also far inland on the Awatere River. This far inland it is dry and cool with large differences between day and night temperatures. This ensures expressive and fresh wines. Certified sustainable work is carried out by Miles Dineen and his team. For example, sheep graze in the vineyard, so that less mowing is required and the soil is automatically re-nourished. Other examples: biofuels are used, no pesticides or insecticides are used but natural enemies are promoted, the grape residues are composted and spread in the vineyard.
The Crossings Pinot Noir has the well-known pinot noir light sparkling ruby red color in the glass. This Marlborough Pinot Noir has an impressive nose with rich and ripe red cherries and berries with a wealth of slender and soft crispy tannins. We also smell cherries, violets, light vanilla from the partial wood aging, spiciness and mushrooms. In the mouth a soft attack, lots of juice and sufficient freshness. This Crossings is now such a delicious Pinot Noir that never bores.
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Marlborough |
| Winery | Yealands |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2028 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Screw cap |
| Promotion | Last bottles, On Sale |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Mineraal, Rood fruit, Soepel, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
In 2008, a wild and rugged stretch of coastline on the north-eastern tip of New Zealand’s South Island became home to one of the most sustainable wineries in the world. They opened the doors to their state-of-the-art, custom-built winery on 08.08.08, and became the first winery in the world to be Toitū carbonzero certified from inception.
Seaview Vineyard, the home of Yealands Wines, was once a rugged, rolling stretch of pastoral land that was thought to be too wild, windswept and undulating for growing grapes. Never being shy of a challenge we saw huge potential in this sensational coastal location. Today, Seaview Vineyard is one of the most dramatic and exciting vineyards in Marlborough, its folded landscape creating micro climates of growing conditions that provide thrilling variety across their varietals.
Peter Yealands
The Founder Peter Yealands was known for his irrepressible imagination, coupled with an inexhaustible energy and an unswerving passion that propelled this third generation Marlborough lad through an incredible career of leading-edge innovation across the marine, forestry and viticulture industries. He entered into a well-earned retirement in 2018.
Vision
From installing the largest solar panel array on our winery roof, to bailing and burning our vine prunings to heat our water, our vision is to push boundaries, think innovatively and to produce some of the most exceptional, and sustainable, wines around.