Hans Family Estate - Spirit of Marlborough 2016

1/3 Merlot, Cab. Franc/ -Sauvignon. Fruit excl. from organic estate vineyard. 20 old vines. Unique micro-climate. Free draining soils on the bank of the Wairau river Close planted 5,500 vines/ha. Lowest yield for concentration & complexity: <700g/per vine (<2t/ha). Hand-picked at 24.6 brix. Natural wine making: Wild, cool, long ferment. No adjustments or additives (except min. SO2). No racking. 30 months on fine lees. No fining. No filtration. Vegan. Malolactic natural (no inoculation). 30 months matured in Troncais / Never barriques, 30% new. Bottle aged for 3 years. 390 cases crafted.