Anthem Vineyard 2019

Name: Blank Canvas - Anthem Vineyard - 2019
Brand: Vin du Monde
Price: 501.0 HKD
Availability: OutOfStock

Tableau blanc

$1,001.00

A precise and elegant New Zealand red, where the freshness of Marlborough’s climate meets the depth of the Anthem Vineyard terroir.

New Zealand

Vin Red

13.5%

5 to 10 years

100% Pinot Noir

750ml
Set of 2 bottles (75cl)

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Located in the cool Marlborough region on New Zealand's South Island, Blank Canvas's Anthem Vineyard benefits from the maritime influence of the Cook Strait and long hours of sunshine. The vines are planted on alluvial soils mixing gravel and silt, offering natural drainage and good berry concentration. The temperate climate, characterized by cool nights and moderate days, promotes slow maturation that preserves natural acidity and aromatic purity, while allowing the precise expression of the terroir's character.

Grapes from the Anthem Vineyard are hand-picked, carefully sorted, then destemmed before cold maceration. Fermentation is conducted in open vats with indigenous yeasts and manual punch-downs to gently extract color and tannins. The wine is then racked into mostly old French oak barrels for extended aging to refine the structure and preserve the fruit's purity, before bottling without excessive filtration to maintain the integrity of the terroir.

This wine reveals notes of ripe red fruits, black cherry, and plum, complemented by delicate floral touches, spicy nuances reminiscent of sweet pepper, and subtle woody accents from barrel aging. On the palate, the texture is silky, supported by a lively acidity that prolongs the tasting, while the tannins remain fine and well-integrated, offering a persistent and balanced finish.

Where are we traveling?

Marlborough

It is located at the northern tip of New Zealand's South Island, bordered by the shimmering waters of the Marlborough Sounds to the north and the foothills of the Richmond Ranges to the south. The vineyard extends mainly over the alluvial plains of the Wairau Valley and the higher slopes of the Southern Valleys and Awatere Valley, in a bright landscape of stony terraces bordered by snow-capped mountains. The viticultural history is surprisingly recent: it all began in 1973, when the Montana house (now Brancott Estate) planted the first Sauvignon Blanc and Müller-Thurgau vines on land then thought to be too cold for viticulture. The success was instant, and Cloudy Bay's first vintage in 1985 cemented Marlborough's status as a global phenomenon that single-handedly redefined the style of Sauvignon Blanc. The climate is cool and sunny, benefiting from New Zealand's highest sunshine hours, tempered by cool nights and dry winds descending from the mountains, preserving a sharp acidity and aromas of striking intensity. Marlborough has established itself as the world capital of Sauvignon Blanc, producing explosive wines with notes of passion fruit, gooseberry, and lime zest, complemented by increasingly respected elegant and fruity Pinot Noir, fresh and precise Chardonnays, and traditional method sparkling wines that demonstrate a region whose ambition now far exceeds its founding grape variety.

The little history of the country

New Zealand

Introduced in 1819, viticulture was greatly developed by Jean-Baptiste Pompallier, a French Marist missionary. Sent to Oceania in 1837, he settled there in January 1838 to develop New Zealand's vineyards. The first quality vineyards were established in the Hawke's Bay region during the 19th and early 20th centuries. After production setbacks initially caused by phylloxera and then the First World War, the vineyards began to expand again during the Second World War, doubling in size. Today, New Zealand has 10 major wine regions spread across the North and South Islands, the largest of which is Marlborough. Most of New Zealand's wine regions have a maritime climate. The country's long, narrow shape means that vineyards are never more than 120 km from the coast, and most are even much closer (with the exception of the semi-continental region of Central Otago). A mountain spine running through the center of the country protects most of the major wine regions from the strong westerly winds from the Tasman Sea known as the "Roaring Forties." Because of these winds, there are few wine regions on New Zealand's west coast. The quality and reputation of New Zealand wines are well established. Indeed, the country produces some of the best and most renowned Sauvignon Blanc in the world. And it's no coincidence that New Zealand has managed to make Sauvignon Blanc its symbol, alongside its sheep, kiwifruit, and the legendary haka!

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