Sorrell The Wrekin Pinot Noir 2022 is a refined Marlborough Pinot Noir from Sorrell Wines, a small‑batch, certified organic producer in Marlborough, New Zealand, dedicated to minimal intervention winemaking that vividly reflects vineyard and vintage. This 2022 Pinot was made from fruit hand‑picked from The Wrekin Vineyard, where clay soils over greywacke and Marlborough’s cool‑to‑moderate climate give naturally balanced acidity and expressive fruit. Multiple Pinot clones were picked on separate dates to achieve optimum ripeness, fermented gently in open tanks and aged for over a year in French oak before undergoing natural malolactic fermentation, resulting in a wine of structure and finesse. On the nose it shows intense dark cherry, wild forest berries, toasty baking spice and savoury-leaning complexity, complemented by floral hints such as rose and violet and subtle earthy notes. The palate is succulent and layered, with plum and red cherry core fruit, fine, silky tannins, vibrant acidity and notes of brown spice and savoury undertones that give depth and balance. Many reviewers highlight its elegance, texture and ageing potential, with complexity that continues to evolve with time in bottle. It pairs beautifully with dishes like roasted duck, pork, lamb or mushroom‑based cuisine, and benefits from decanting to allow its nuanced aromatics and layers to fully open. Why we love this wine? The Wrekin terroir imparts a beautiful dark fruit silkiness to the wine!
