Tinpot Hut Pinot Noir, Marlborough, New Zealand 2020
Pickup available at DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
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DECANT Napa - 2999 Solano, Napa, CA
2999 Solano Avenue
Ste A
Napa CA 94558
United States
Tinpot Hut was founded by winemaker Fiona Turner, who began planting her Blind River “Home Block” vineyard in 2005 alongside her husband Hamish. Named after a historic landmark used by sheep herders in the region, Tinpot Hut honors Marlborough’s agricultural past while embracing its rise as a world-class winegrowing region. Fiona Turner oversees every stage of production, crafting focused, site-driven wines from her sustainably farmed vines in the Awatere Valley.
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WINEMAKER: Fiona Turner
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FARMING: Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand Certified
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VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir
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TERROIR: Sourced from Blind River in the Awatere Valley—a cooler, drier sub-region of Marlborough with gravelly loam soils over alluvial stone. Coastal influences and strong diurnal shifts contribute to vibrant acidity and purity of fruit.
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VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested fruit; fermented with partial whole bunch inclusion; punched down by hand during maceration to enhance extraction.
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AGING: Aged in French oak barriques (25% new) for approximately 10 months.
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TASTING NOTES: Aromas of red cherry, cranberry, dried herbs, and baking spice. The palate is medium-bodied and silky, with supple tannins, bright acidity, and a savory edge on the finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Roasted duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, or herbed lamb chops.
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SCORES: 91 pts – Wine Spectator
Tinpot Hut was founded by winemaker Fiona Turner, who began planting her Blind River “Home Block” vineyard in 2005 alongside her husband Hamish. Named after a historic landmark used by sheep herders in the region, Tinpot Hut honors Marlborough’s agricultural past while embracing its rise as a world-class winegrowing region. Fiona Turner oversees every stage of production, crafting focused, site-driven wines from her sustainably farmed vines in the Awatere Valley.
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WINEMAKER: Fiona Turner
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FARMING: Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand Certified
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VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir
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TERROIR: Sourced from Blind River in the Awatere Valley—a cooler, drier sub-region of Marlborough with gravelly loam soils over alluvial stone. Coastal influences and strong diurnal shifts contribute to vibrant acidity and purity of fruit.
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VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested fruit; fermented with partial whole bunch inclusion; punched down by hand during maceration to enhance extraction.
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AGING: Aged in French oak barriques (25% new) for approximately 10 months.
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TASTING NOTES: Aromas of red cherry, cranberry, dried herbs, and baking spice. The palate is medium-bodied and silky, with supple tannins, bright acidity, and a savory edge on the finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Roasted duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, or herbed lamb chops.
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SCORES: 91 pts – Wine Spectator
Tinpot Hut was founded by winemaker Fiona Turner, who began planting her Blind River “Home Block” vineyard in 2005 alongside her husband Hamish. Named after a historic landmark used by sheep herders in the region, Tinpot Hut honors Marlborough’s agricultural past while embracing its rise as a world-class winegrowing region. Fiona Turner oversees every stage of production, crafting focused, site-driven wines from her sustainably farmed vines in the Awatere Valley.
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WINEMAKER: Fiona Turner
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FARMING: Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand Certified
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VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir
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TERROIR: Sourced from Blind River in the Awatere Valley—a cooler, drier sub-region of Marlborough with gravelly loam soils over alluvial stone. Coastal influences and strong diurnal shifts contribute to vibrant acidity and purity of fruit.
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VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested fruit; fermented with partial whole bunch inclusion; punched down by hand during maceration to enhance extraction.
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AGING: Aged in French oak barriques (25% new) for approximately 10 months.
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TASTING NOTES: Aromas of red cherry, cranberry, dried herbs, and baking spice. The palate is medium-bodied and silky, with supple tannins, bright acidity, and a savory edge on the finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Roasted duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, or herbed lamb chops.
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SCORES: 91 pts – Wine Spectator
Tinpot Hut was founded by winemaker Fiona Turner, who began planting her Blind River “Home Block” vineyard in 2005 alongside her husband Hamish. Named after a historic landmark used by sheep herders in the region, Tinpot Hut honors Marlborough’s agricultural past while embracing its rise as a world-class winegrowing region. Fiona Turner oversees every stage of production, crafting focused, site-driven wines from her sustainably farmed vines in the Awatere Valley.
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WINEMAKER: Fiona Turner
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FARMING: Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand Certified
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VARIETY: 100% Pinot Noir
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TERROIR: Sourced from Blind River in the Awatere Valley—a cooler, drier sub-region of Marlborough with gravelly loam soils over alluvial stone. Coastal influences and strong diurnal shifts contribute to vibrant acidity and purity of fruit.
-
VINIFICATION: Hand-harvested fruit; fermented with partial whole bunch inclusion; punched down by hand during maceration to enhance extraction.
-
AGING: Aged in French oak barriques (25% new) for approximately 10 months.
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TASTING NOTES: Aromas of red cherry, cranberry, dried herbs, and baking spice. The palate is medium-bodied and silky, with supple tannins, bright acidity, and a savory edge on the finish.
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FOOD PAIRINGS: Roasted duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto, or herbed lamb chops.
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SCORES: 91 pts – Wine Spectator