Product Information:
The Nanny Goat Super Nanny 2022 is a remarkable expression of Central Otago’s unique terroir, offering a blend of contrasting elements that come together to create a truly captivating wine. The nose is a beguiling mix of dark, seductive plum fruit and lifted floral aromas, with vivid bursts of raspberry, red rose petals, and earthy undertones that give way to a brooding core of black and blue berry fruits. These elements evolve with every swirl, inviting you to discover the depth and complexity beneath the surface. The palate follows suit, layering rich, wild berry flavours with dark chocolate and a distinct minerality that adds precision and depth. Silky tannins and a bright streak of acidity create a balanced and refined mouthfeel, leading to a long, memorable finish.
Crafted from select parcels of fruit across four of Central Otago’s premium vineyards, the Nanny Goat Super Nanny 2022 showcases the best attributes of the region’s Pinot Noir. The hand-harvested fruit undergoes natural fermentation with a portion of whole bunches, allowing for the purest expression of the vineyard’s character. After 14 months of maturation in French oak barrels, the wine is bottled without fining or filtration to preserve its integrity and natural flavours. The result is a wine that is both powerful and refined, with a bright acidity that will allow it to age gracefully for years to come.
Maker:
In late 2004, owner John Valmorbida, went on a spontaneous trek up to a hilltop restaurant near Queenstown. In awe of the wild goats that traverse Central Otago's rugged mountains, John named the vineyard Nanny Goat. This name embodies Nanny Goat's connection to the land and the spirit of exploration that drives our winemaking journey. ‘Nanny Goat Vineyard’ perfectly encapsulates their determination to succeed, adapt and thrive in the rugged and often extreme climates of Central Otago; much like the nimble and sure-footed wild goats of the region have done long before their arrival.
From their inaugural release of Pinot Noir in 2005, Nanny Goat Vineyard has strived to produce wines with elegance, concentration and balance whilst allowing each individual parcel of fruit to tell its unique story.
Nanny Goat Estate Vineyard sits between 270m and 290m above sea level spread across two ancient, North East facing terraces. This region experiences climatic extremes with scorching hot summers, fleeting autumns, and brutally cold winters. Indeed, these are challenging conditions for producing world-class cool climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Successive periods of glaciation and recession, followed by erosion by Mata Au / Clutha River have shaped the Nanny Goat Estate landscape by creating distinct terraces of alluvial soils that are a mosaic of loess, gravel, schist and mineral quartz. Generations of farming and the associated cultivation of lucerne (pasture legume) and other feed crops have added organic matter to the wind blown loess topsoil providing us with a nice balance between vine vigour and free draining attributes.
Central Otago unique terroir produces wines of extraordinary intensity and distinction that show varietal and regional definition. The soils are free draining, with poor natural fertility. These challenging conditions for producing world-class cool climate wines are integral in our pursuit of magic.
Philosophy:
Positioned in Central Otago at a latitude of 45° South, this is the most southerly wine region in the world. Vineyards are planted between 200m and 400m above sea level. Each vintage, the Nanny Goat team work with grower partners at Vela Vineyard, Legend Terrace Vineyard & Tankersley Vineyard to source Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from Pisa, Gibbston, Bannockburn & Queensberry. Central Otago is the only area in New Zealand that has a semi-continental climate and experiences greater diurnal shifts in temperature and more seasonal extremes than any other wine-growing region in New Zealand. The diurnal shift in temperature can involve daytime temperatures in excess of 30° and nights with temperatures dropping as low as 0°. This wide swing in temperature aids the development of flavour complexity in the fruit while retaining natural acidity. Central Otago produces wines of extraordinary intensity and distinction that show varietal and regional definition. The soils are free draining, with poor natural fertility. These are the challenging conditions required to producing world-class cool climate wines in Nanny Goat's pursuit of magic.
Winemaker Alan Peters-Oswald, grew up in the small town of Roxburgh, not far from Central Otago's winegrowing sub-regions. This proximity instilled in Alan a love of the rugged beauty and boldly contrasting extremes of this unique terroir. Each vintage, Alan and the team work closely to produce wines that are expressive not only of Central Otago but also of vintage conditions. Handpicked and hand sorted, the utmost care is given to all fruit before spending time in open top stainless steel tanks for fermentation. Alan seeks to retain as many whole berries as possible and whole bunch components are crucial to creating detailed and textured wines. Nanny Goat's Pinot Noirs see between 11-13 months in 225 litre French oak barriques - between 35-40% new oak each year. Nanny Goat Chardonnay also spends 9 months in barrel; 500 litre French oak puncheons.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Complex and Enticing
An aromatic explosion of raspberry, red rose petals, dark chocolate, black tea, dried earth, and peat smoke surrounds a brooding core of black and blue berries. This ever-evolving bouquet offers new layers with each swirl of the glass.
Palate
Silky and Refined
On the palate, the wine’s silky texture is balanced by a crisp acidity that enhances the fruit character. Flavours of red currants, damson plum, raspberry, damp earth, and sweet baking spice dance across the tongue, creating a rich, layered experience.
Finish
Bright and Tantalising
The finish is long, bright, and refreshing, with a mouthwatering tension that leaves a lingering impression of fruit and spice.
The Finer Details
Style - Red Wine
Varietal - Pinot Noir
Country - New Zealand
Region - Central Otago
Vintage - 2022
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 14.5%
