Transcript Introduction to Alice White - Constellation Academy of Wine

Introduction to
Nobilo
Overview
History
 Vineyards
 Wines
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History
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Founded in 1942 by
Nikola Nobilo, a
recent émigré from
Croatia
Planted first vines in
Huapai
Pioneers in the focus
on varietal wines
from NZ; one of the
first to produce
Pinot Noir and
Chardonnay in New
Zealand
Nobilo Winemaking Team
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Our winemaker for over 20 years,
Darryl Woolley, is one of the industry’s
pioneers of classic NZ Sauvignon Blanc
and is renowned for his award-winning
wines
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Dave Edmonds has made wine in
Hawkes Bay, Marlborough and Sonoma
County. He became senior winemaker
at Nobilo in 2002
New Zealand
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Hawkes Bay Region
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Marlborough Region
Never more than 75 miles from the
ocean
Spans the same amount of latitude as
Alsace to Sicily
Long hours of sunshine helps grapes
ripen fully
2 key growing areas for Nobilo are
Hawkes Bay and Marlborough
North Island
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Gisborne
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Hawkes Bay
Hawkes Bay is one of the oldest wine
growing regions in New Zealand
20% of grapevines are planted in
Hawkes Bay
Merlot and Chardonnay are sourced
from locations throughout Hawkes Bay
and Gisborne
Gisborne is commonly referred to as
the Chardonnay Capital of New
Zealand.
Marlborough
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Marlborough’s varied
geography creates many
flavor and aroma
characteristics in Sauvignon
Blanc
Gravelly soils in Rarangi give a
tropical fruit flavor
Southern Awatere Valley
produces a certain minerality
due to the winds
Nobilo also produces Pinot
Noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling
Regional Collection
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The crisp, zesty Sauvignon Blanc has
the distinctive Marlborough aromas of
tropical and citrus fruits
The Pinot Gris is an off dry style and
displays flavors of pear, honeysuckle
and melon.
The Chardonnay has stone fruit
character with aromas of
butterscotch and oak and a soft,
creamy texture
The Merlot is rich and full bodied with
a nose of ripe blackberry and plum
with a full, soft palate
Icon
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The Icon series focuses
on specific vineyards
sites and winemaking
practices
The Sauvignon Blanc
exhibits pineapple and
passion fruit and fresh
herbal aromas;
Marlborough
characters of
gooseberry, nettles and
passion fruit are very
evident
The Pinot Noir has
bouquet of black
cherries and plums; ripe
fruit flavors overlay firm
tannins
Summary
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Nobilo is the 2nd largest producer of
wine in New Zealand and has a 65
year winemaking history.
Nobilo is the #1 super premium
brand of Sauvignon Blanc in New
Zealand.
Nobilo make two tiers of wines, small
production Nobilo Icon and the
broader release Regional Collection.
Two key wine regions, Marlborough
and Hawkes Bay, are showcased in
Nobilo wines
Thank You
For More Information
Nobilo website
 VineOne website
 Academy of Wine website
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