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2022 'The Nest' Pinot Noir, Lake Chalice Wine Republic

2024 'The Nest' Pinot Noir, Lake Chalice

Marlborough, New Zealand

Fresh black cherry, raspberry and ripe plum lead the way, with hedgerow fruit, baking spice and a gentle smoky note underneath. A touch of toasted oak and coffee brings warmth, but the overall personality remains bright, youthful and inviting.

Juicy and supple on the palate, with fresh acidity, fine tannins and a subtle cocoa-powder texture. Red fruit carries through to a lightly toasted finish, giving this easy-drinking Pinot enough structure and savoury detail to keep things interesting. It is versatile, polished and delivers more character than its relaxed style suggests.

For when: A weeknight supper deserves a proper red.

Pairs with: Roast chicken, duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork tenderloin or smoky aubergine.

The Nest is Lake Chalice’s approachable expression of Marlborough, made with carefully selected fruit from vineyards across the region. This Pinot Noir draws on low-cropping sites in the Southern Valleys, an area known for clay-influenced soils and generously flavoured Pinot. It captures the region’s bright fruit and natural freshness in a style designed for uncomplicated enjoyment.

This is the winery's tasting note, and it's so good we thought we would share it with you :

To experience the exotic aroma and tastes of this Pinot Noir from the Waipara Valleys, we’d like you to join us on a magic carpet ride to a Middle Eastern market bazaar.  The bustling market stalls fill the air with the aroma of ripe berries and dried fruits. The spice stall owners spruik their wares, waving vanilla pods and pouring cardamom spices theatrically onto their scales in front of your nose.  All these elements combine in glorious cinematic technicolour for the taste buds. Softly textured with ripe berry fruits and dried currants set against a backdrop of warmed spices.   Rub this bottle of Waipara Pinot Noir three times before pouring it, and the first sip might transport you there again. No magic carpet required.

Whats in the bottle
100% Pinot Noir

Notable Awards
90 points, Cameron Douglas MS

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Established in 1989, Lake Chalice is one of Marlborough’s long-standing privately owned wine producers. The estate has belonged to the Ibbotson family since 2015, bringing together local ownership, extensive viticultural experience and a refreshingly grounded approach to wine.

Its three vineyard sites reveal different sides of Marlborough. Falcon Vineyard occupies an old river course in the Wairau Valley, with stony, sandy soils and naturally low yields. Eyrie Vineyard lies in the cooler Waihopai Valley, where clay over gravel is particularly well suited to Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris. Talon Vineyard sits in Dillon’s Point on deep silty loam and is devoted to Sauvignon Blanc.

Winemaker Chloe Gabrielsen works parcel by parcel, responding to the conditions of each vineyard and vintage rather than forcing every wine into the same mould. The Nest range brings that understanding together in an approachable, expressive style, using carefully chosen fruit from across Marlborough. It is a dependable introduction to the region, offering clear varietal character, thoughtful winemaking and excellent everyday drinkability. Lake Chalice also supports the Marlborough Falcon Conservation Trust, helping protect the native kārearea that appears on its labels.

Made from 100% Pinot Noir sourced from selected low-cropping vineyards in Marlborough’s Southern Valleys. The grapes were held cold for five days before fermentation, helping draw out colour, fruit and aromatic character without creating excessive tannin.

Regular hand plunging during the height of fermentation encouraged gentle extraction. The wine then completed malolactic fermentation in tank before the individual components were blended and prepared for bottling. It is sealed under a screwcap, has an alcohol level of 13%, and is suitable for vegans. Enjoy now or over the next five years.

Alcohol by Volume
13%

Country
New Zealand

Grape
Pinot Noir

Producer
Lake Chalice

Region
Marlborough, South Island

Size
750ml

Vintage
2024

Types
Red Wine