Matua Marlborough Pinot Noir
Matua Marlborough Pinot Noir is the red side of Marlborough — 750mL at 12% ABV, bright and energetic with crisp red fruit and soft tannins, aged with French oak about six months — and you can order it online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 12% (current US release)
- Size: 750mL — screw cap
- Origin: Marlborough, New Zealand
- Winemaking: 2–3 day pre-fermentation cold soak; aged with French oak averaging 6 months
- Style: Bright, energetic; crisp red fruit, soft tannins, layers of flavor
- Awards: 84 pts — Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW / Wine Advocate, 2015 (2014 vintage, per current TWE retail copy); 88 pts — Ken's Wine Guide, 2018 vintage (May 2020)
Not the Rosé — the Real Pinot
Same winery, same region as the Matua rosé — completely different wine. This is a proper cool-climate pinot noir: cherry and strawberry aromas, red fruit and bramble with a dash of spice and light toast, soft tannins and a fresh, lingering finish. A brief cold soak before fermentation and six months in French oak give it layers without weight. Shop the pinot noir collection or Matua Wines.
Tasting Notes
Sweet cherry and strawberry aromas. The palate is bright and energetic — red fruit and bramble with a dash of spice, light toast, and soft tannins. Fresh, lingering finish.
How to Enjoy
Serve slightly chilled (55–60°F). Pair with lightly seasoned grilled steak, roast chicken, salmon, mushrooms, pasta, or mild cheeses. Ready to drink now, or hold up to three years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Matua Pinot Noir from?
Marlborough, New Zealand.
What does it taste like?
Cherry, strawberry, and red berries with bramble, spice, and light toast — bright and smooth.
Should I chill pinot noir?
Serve this one slightly chilled at 55–60°F; it's ready to drink or can be held up to three years.
Is this the same as the Matua rosé?
No — this is a red pinot noir, a separate product from the Matua Pinot Noir Rosé.
Cool-climate pinot, proper oak, real value — order Matua Marlborough Pinot Noir online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.