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Black fruits, rhubarb, forest floor, lemon zest.

This Estate grown Pinot reflects the unique terroir of Isabel Estate. Mike Tiller and his family have nurtured this wonderful distinctive property. Inspired by the quality of their fruit and the dramatic successes of their neighbors, the Tillers decided to produce and market their own wines under the Isabel label beginning in 1994. Patricia Miranda, a native of Chile’s Maipo Valley, is their winemaker with experience from many of the world’s greatest wine regions, including Washington’s Yakima Valley; Sancerre, France; and Germany’s Mosel region. Located on the northeast corner of the South Island, Marlborough is one of New Zealand’s sunniest and driest areas where low-fertility soils reduce vigor, decrease yields and produce spirited, aromatic wines. Initially celebrated for outstanding Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir has gradually emerged as Marlborough’s most exciting grape variety.

Isabel’s rich, elegant Pinot Noir is characterized by soft tannins and buoyant fruit, making it an easygoing partner at the dinner table. The wine’s graceful palate, supple tannins and earthy notes will be well complemented by medium-bodied meats like duck, pork, game and poultry or full-flavored fish like salmon and tuna. Mushrooms are a classic pairing with Pinot Noir and the earthy characteristics of the wine will marry beautifully with both fresh and dried versions.

The dry, infertile soils of Marlborough force the vines to struggle, proving that for vines at least, less is more and suffering builds character.