Delta Hatters Hill Pinot Noir 2021

The Delta Wine Company was founded in 2000 with a single Pinot Noir vineyard — the Delta Farm, first established in 1846 by Constantine Dillon, situated to the west of Blenheim in Marlborough's Southern Valleys. The vineyard's distinctive triangular shape on topographic maps gave rise to the name Delta, after the Greek capital letter. The Hatters Hill name honours Tom Hatter, an eccentric character of rural Marlborough in the early 1900s, said to have spent his days tending orchards and walking the hills overlooking the site. It was considered "mad as hatters" to focus on Pinot Noir in Marlborough in the early 2000s — the quality of the wine proved the doubters wrong.

About This Wine

Harvested from 27 hectares of Pinot Noir planted in 2002 from selected Dijon clones, in rich clay soils at elevation in Marlborough's Southern Valleys. Warm days and cool nights create ideal conditions for top-quality Pinot Noir — structured, aromatic, and built to age. Vegan-friendly and crafted by winemaker Heather Stewart, this is Delta's flagship red and one of Marlborough's finest Pinot Noirs.

Tasting Notes

Colour: Deep ruby with garnet hints
Nose: Black cherry with a hint of toast and cedar
Palate: Ripe and round with black cherry, plum, and black olives; silky structure and excellent balance
Finish: Long and elegant with toasted oak and lingering dark fruit

Food Pairing

Excellent with roast chicken, duck, game birds, white meats, and mushroom dishes. Also a fine match for salmon and soft cheeses.

Details

Grape: Pinot Noir
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand
Farming: Vegan
Style: Lighter Fruity Red
Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
Alcohol: 13.5%
Bottle: 75cl
Drink: In the next 5 years