Our Wines | Borthwick Estate

2018 Left Hand Pinot Noir

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Tasting Notes

Tasting notes:

Bouquet of raspberry, blackberry, cherries and cedar. A core of berry fruit, and bramble, is accompanied by tobacco, liquorish and seasoned oak notes with hints of smoke and vanilla. This complements a focused palate with integrated fruit tannins and good length.

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Technical Data

Alcohol

13.9%

3.59

Residual sugar

Total Acid

5.3g/l

Region:

Gladstone, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Vintage Conditions:

2018 was one of our earliest harvests. Beautifully hot in November, December and January and a following cool February, March allowed the grapes to ripen slowly with great flavours and aromatics. A year that showed the exacting vineyard management qualities and decisional capabilities of an...

Viticulture:

We have ten hectares of Pinot noir planted in 8 different clones. Vines are planted in differing areas of the vineyard to maximise the array of flavours available to us during blending. A clonal selection of 777 and 667 make up this blend.

Winemaking:

Temperature controlled fermentation using only natural yeasts, combined with hand plunging to optimize the fruit and tannin balance. Following extended post-ferment maceration on skins the wine was drained and pressed to barrel. Rigorous barrel selection and blending is followed by minimal...

Oak Handling:

100% French oak aged for 11 months with a mixture of selected cooperages of which 40% of the barrels are new

Reviews & Awards

Gold Medal CWSA

91 points James Suckling

95 Points Sam Kim

93 points Bob Campbell

91 points Robert Parker

5 stars Michael Cooper

90 points Decanter Wine awards

92 points Cameron Douglas

88 points Burghound

$48.50

2020 Paddy Borthwick Sauvignon Blanc

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Tasting Notes

Tasting notes:

The 2019-2020 growing season has produced a wine with great concentration. A fragrant lift of spiced stone fruit, tropical fruits with a hint of dark herb notes. Packed with flavour, a core of ripe nectarine and lemon-lime acidity, finishing with passionfruit, lychee, and black-currant.

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Technical Data

Alcohol

14.5%

3.21

Residual sugar

<1g/l

Total Acid

6.4g/l

Region:

Gladstone, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Vintage Conditions:

The growing season for the 2020 vintage saw little to no rainfall in November and December 2019. This produced slightly shorter canopy heights but provided ideal conditions for fruit set. The low rainfall continued for the remainder of the season into late March, leading to earlier flavour...

Viticulture:

The vines range in age from 10 to 16 years old and are harvested from 2 blocks in the estate vineyard. The older block 1 vines are now well established, with roots sitting deep in our alluvial soils. We like to keep it simple in the vineyard, allowing the vines to give the expression.

Winemaking:

The harvested fruit was processed quickly to retain the vibrant aromas and fresh acidity. Settled and inoculated with yeast, for fermentation in tank. The wine was blended after several months on lees, it received no fining additions, was filtered, and bottled.

History:

Established in 1996, proudly family owned and managed, Borthwick Vineyard produces wines that are a direct reflection of the Gladstone region, New Zealand. Ancient stony, alluvial soils, a cool climate, sustainable practices and minimal intervention in the vineyard and winery, mean our wines...

Reviews & Awards

5 stars Michael Cooper

91 Points Bob Campbell

90 Points James Suckling

94 points Cameron Douglas

95 points Raymond Chan Reviews

93 points NZ Wine Rater

Gold Medal Asia Wine Challenge

$21.50

2020 Paddy Borthwick Pinot Rosé

Wine Details

Tasting Notes

Tasting notes:

Raspberry and cherry fruit, candied apple and watermelon aromas. Good palate weight, fresh raspberry flavour, finishing with blackberry tartness. Fermentation was in stainless tank, before a portion was transferred to older French oak barrels for a short period to add texture to the palate.

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Technical Data

Alcohol

13.5%

3.31

Residual sugar

Dry

Total Acid

5.6g/l

Region:

Gladstone, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Vintage Conditions:

The growing season for the 2020 vintage saw little to no rainfall in November and December 2019. This produced slightly shorter canopy heights, but provided ideal conditions for fruit set. The low rainfall continued for the remainder of the season into late March, leading to earlier flavour...

Viticulture:

A number of different Pinot Noir clones are selected for the Rosé; we feel this adds layers of flavour to the resulting wine. Two vineyards provided the fruit for the 2020 Rosé.

Winemaking:

Two techniques were used to obtain the juice for the Rose ferments. Berries were crushed and pressed for one portion. For the other portion, different pinot noir vats were selected and after a few hours of skin contact a small volume was drawn off each and combined. The juices were settled and...

Oak Handling:

One batch finished ferment in older French oak barrels and was then aged for 2 months before blending.

History:

Reviews & Awards

94 points Bob Campbell

5 stars Michael Cooper

91 points Sam Kim

Silver NZ International wine show

92 points Cameron Douglas

91 points Raymond Chan Reviews

$21.00

2018 Right Hand Pinot Noir

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Tasting notes:

Traditional Burgundian techniques and minimal handling has produced a Pinot Noir with an intense bouquet of cherries and plums. Flavours of earth and spice complement a rich silky palate with a purity of fruit and finely integrated tannin structure.

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Technical Data

Alcohol

14.0%

3.63

Residual sugar

Total Acid

5.4g/l

Region:

Gladstone, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Vintage Conditions:

Viticulture:

Winemaking:

Oak Handling:

100% French oak aged for 11 months with a mixture of selected cooperages of which 40% of the barrels are new.

Reviews & Awards

Bronze medal Decanter Asia Wine Awards

92 points James Suckling

95 Points Sam Kim

92 points Bob Campbell

92 points Robert Parker

5 stars Michael Cooper

90 points Decanter Wine Awards

93+ points Cameron Douglas

89 points Burghound

$48.50

2020 Paddy Borthwick Riesling

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Tasting notes:

An enticing aroma of white florals, lime, and savoury apple. Medium bodied, off-dry in style, with intense citrus, lemon-barley, and marmalade flavors, showing good depth. Drink now or age for 6 years and let the wine show the developing complexities of a great Riesling.

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Technical Data

Alcohol

12.5%

3.16

Residual sugar

5.6g/l

Total Acid

8.0g/l

Region:

Gladstone, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Vintage Conditions:

Viticulture:

Planted in 2007 our one hectare of Riesling vines are lovingly cared for ensure optimal concentration and ripeness in the wines. Planted in clone 239 on rootstock 3309, the vines produce compact bunches that promote citrus characters and racy acidity, the hallmark of the Borthwick Riesling.

Winemaking:

Our Riesling is picked and quickly pressed prior to settling and inoculation with selected yeast strains that promote a slow, cool fermentation. The fermentation is arrested when we feel the best balance has occurred between sweetness and acidity.

History:

Reviews & Awards

Gold Medal NZ International Wine Show

4.5 stars Michael Cooper

88 Points Bob Campbell

Gold Melbourne International wine show

Wairarapa Riesling Winery of the Year MIWS

92 points Cameron Douglas

92 Points James Suckling

89 points Rebecca Gibb MW

95 points Raymond Chan reviews

Gold Medal Asia Wine Challenge

$21.50

2019 Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir

Wine Details

Tasting Notes

Tasting notes:

Bouquet of maraschino cherries, plums, cranberries and cedar. A core of dark cherry, cloves and wild herbs are supported by bright fruit and French oak that complement a rich soft palate with finely integrated fruit tannins.

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Technical Data

Alcohol

14.9%

3.57

Residual sugar

Dry

Total Acid

5.4g/l

Region:

Gladstone, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Vintage Conditions:

2019 harvest was excellent due to the weather conditions giving the team the ability to pick the grapes at full maturity. Higher rainfall in October, November and December produced good canopies with a following warm dry February, March and April allowing the grapes to ripen slowly developing...

Viticulture:

We have ten hectares of Pinot noir planted in 8 different clones on a mixture of grafted and own roots. Vines are planted in differing areas of the vineyard to maximise the array of flavours available to us during blending. Our Dijon clones 115, 777, 667 are planted on light, stony, free...

Winemaking:

Oak Handling:

100% French oak aged for 11 months with a mixture of selected cooperages of which 30% of the barrels are new.

History:

Reviews & Awards

94 points 5 stars Sam Kim

93 points Bob Campbell

Gold Medal Melbourne International wine show

93 points Cameron Douglas

93 points Raymond Chan Reviews

$35.00

2020 Paddy Borthwick Pinot Gris

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Tasting Notes

Tasting notes:

Perfumed aromas of apricots, nectarines and green pears. A rich mid-palate displaying mild oak influence. The wine finishes dry and crisp with lingering hints of warming spice.

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Technical Data

Alcohol

13.4%

3.31

Residual sugar

5.1g/l

Total Acid

5.6g/l

Region:

Gladstone, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Vintage Conditions:

Viticulture:

Pinot Gris is the new variety in the vineyard for Borthwick Estate, planted in the springs of 2006 and 2007, we chose some of the newest planting material in New Zealand and grafted on to a rootstock that makes the vine work hard to access nutrients and water. The struggle of the vines allows us...

Winemaking:

The harvested fruit was processed quickly into tank to retain the vibrant aromas and fresh acidity. The juice is then split into two parcels, one of which is run into older French oak barrels, while the other remains in tank. The tank portion is fermented slow and cool to retain the varietal...

History:

Reviews & Awards

Silver Medal NZ International Wine Show

4 stars Michael Cooper

89 points Bob Campbell

92 points Cameron Douglas

88 points Rebecca Gibb

94 points Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

Gold Medal Asia Wine Challenge

91 Points James Suckling

$21.50

2020 Paper Road Pinot Noir

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Tasting notes:

This is about the purity of Pinot Noir with spicy savoury and bright, juicy red florals and fruits. It is medium bodied with soft velvety tannins, a mix of tart and sweet cherry fruit with a chocolate touch to the lightly oaked finish and a spicy zestiness to the lingering aftertaste.

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Technical Data

Alcohol

13.5%

3.54

Residual sugar

Dry

Total Acid

4.7g/l

Region:

Gladstone, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Vintage Conditions:

The growing season for the 2020 vintage saw little to no rain in November and December 2019. This produced shorter canopy heights but provided ideal conditions for fruit set. The low rainfall continued for the remainder of the growing season into late March, leading to earlier flavour...

Viticulture:

Diurnal temperature fluctuations, low rainfall, low humidity, and fantastic deep free draining soils combine to create an exceptional environment for Pinot Noir. Harvested from 3 vineyards allows selection of the best batches to consistently produce pure Pinot Noir.

Winemaking:

Temperature controlled fermentation using a mixture of natural and inoculated yeasts combined with hand plunging to optimize the fruit and tannin balance. Following extended post ferment maceration on skins the wine was drained and pressed to barrel. Rigorous barrel selection and blending is...

Oak Handling:

85% French oak aged for 8 months with a mixture of selected cooperages of which 15% of the barrels are new.

History:

Reviews & Awards

90 Points Bob Campbell

Top 50 New World Wine Awards

Silver Medal CWSA 2020

93 points 5 stars Sam Kim

$21.50

2019 Paper Road CPR

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Tasting notes:

CPR is Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling harvested from our home vineyard and blended together to create this special aromatic wine with taste sensations of limes, peaches and pears. This wine shows balance, structure and intensity reflecting the integration of the three varieties.

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Technical Data

Alcohol

13.8%

3.31

Residual sugar

2.5g/l

Total Acid

5.5g/l

Region:

Gladstone, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Grapes:

Chardonnay, 48% Pinot Gris,35% Riesling

Vintage Conditions:

2019 was one of our easier harvests due to having no rain over the days of harvest and the ability to pick the grapes at full maturity. Higher rainfall in October, November and December produced good canopies with a following warm dry February, March and April allowing the grapes to ripen slowly...

Viticulture:

The vineyard has been planted progressively; the Chardonnay and Pinot Gris and Riesling vines are now ages between 9 to17 years old and are a mix of clones. The younger vines are on lighter soils and tend to give us very tropical aromas and softer acidity, whilst the older plantings give us good...

Winemaking:

The harvested fruit was picked at three different times and gently pressed over an extended period to allow slight skin contact. Settled and inoculated in tank with a variety of yeasts for a long slow cool fermentation to retain vibrant aromas. The wine was stirred and blended after 5 months on...

History:

Reviews & Awards

91 Points Sam Kim

89 points Bob Campbell

89 points Robert Parker

Gold Medal CWSA 2020

91 points Cameron Douglas

Gold medal Selections Mondiales des vins Canada

91 Points James Suckling

$21.50

2019 Paddy Borthwick Chardonnay

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Tasting notes:

Aromas of ripe yellow peach, pineapple, and honey nougat. Wild fermentation in oak giving a creamy, soft pallet, lightly spiced oak and hazelnut flavours finishing with pear and citrus. This wine shows depth of fruit and great palate weight reflecting the great ripening season. Enjoy now or...

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Technical Data

Alcohol

13.5%

3.53

Residual sugar

Dry

Total Acid

5.2g/l

Region:

Gladstone, Wairarapa, New Zealand

Vintage Conditions:

Viticulture:

Planted in 2012, the vines are now well established. A mixture of clones is planted to ensure a breadth of flavour in the wine. We feel this adds depth to the resulting wine.

Winemaking:

Whole berry pressed; minimal settling then transferred to French puncheons; fermentation was completed using natural wild yeasts. The wine underwent minimal malolactic fermentation, which was carried out by our indigenous bacterial culture. The wine is aged on yeast lees for 10 months before...

Oak Handling:

Aged 10 months in French oak puncheons of which 20% were new.

History:

Reviews & Awards

4.5 stars Michael Cooper

Silver Medal CWSA 2020

93 points 5 stars Sam Kim

91 points Bob Campbell

92 points Cameron Douglas

88 points Rebecca Gibb

93 points Raymond Chan Reviews

90 Points James Suckling

$23.50