Mokoroa by Puriri Hills 2019
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$30.99
Commercial Description:
Mokoroa is Puriri Hills’ second label. It takes its name and label design from the vividly green moth that inhabits the Puriri tree. In the winery, bunches were 100% destemmed and 80% crushed into oak cuves or stainless steel open top fermenters. Ferments were cold soaked for 4-5 days to allow wild yeast development, then inoculated with oenological yeasts. Total time on skins ranged from 3-4 weeks depending on the varietal and the character desired. Free run wines were put to barrel and marc was lightly basket pressed. All wine was barrel-aged in French oak for ca. 21 months before final blending. The wine was sterile filtered and bottled under screw cap on the estate.
Tasting Note: Medium red fruits and some earth, spice and leather undertones on the nose call to mind classic Bordeaux. The palate is medium-bodied and pleasantly weighty without being overpowering. Fresh and accessible, but also showing complex structure that speaks to the very talented winemaker behind this release, and the precisely-judged blend of five distinct varietals. Drink now through 2025.
13.5% ABV
Commercial Description:
Mokoroa is Puriri Hills’ second label. It takes its name and label design from the vividly green moth that inhabits the Puriri tree. In the winery, bunches were 100% destemmed and 80% crushed into oak cuves or stainless steel open top fermenters. Ferments were cold soaked for 4-5 days to allow wild yeast development, then inoculated with oenological yeasts. Total time on skins ranged from 3-4 weeks depending on the varietal and the character desired. Free run wines were put to barrel and marc was lightly basket pressed. All wine was barrel-aged in French oak for ca. 21 months before final blending. The wine was sterile filtered and bottled under screw cap on the estate.
Tasting Note: Medium red fruits and some earth, spice and leather undertones on the nose call to mind classic Bordeaux. The palate is medium-bodied and pleasantly weighty without being overpowering. Fresh and accessible, but also showing complex structure that speaks to the very talented winemaker behind this release, and the precisely-judged blend of five distinct varietals. Drink now through 2025.
13.5% ABV
