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Next Winery1994 heralded a number of major changes at Landfall that clearly represents a new beginning for the winery. Partner Ross Revington has moved on leaving full ownership with winemaker John Thorpe.
The winery has expanded to currently process over 150 tons per year and launched upon a programme of upgrading plant and equipment that will soon see us handling over 300 tons per annum.
The addition of tanks and refrigeration this season has allowed for the extra processing for the Longbush wines that are produced for John's brother Bill Thorpe. The winery is now committed to a five year programme aimed at achieving excellence and prifitability.
The adjacent eight hectare vineyard managed organically for the past eight years is also seeing the benefit of this commitment through the efforts of a full time viticulturalist.
The new direction is reflected in the contemporary label designs that express our commitment to environmentally responsible production from growing to marketing.
At Landfall our winemaking philosophy encompasses a holistic understanding of how wine fits into peoples lives. While striving for excellence our wines are made to be enjoyed as an integral part of everyday life bringing added pleasure to eating, entertaining and the company of friends.
An intense wine of banana/passionfruit flavours intensified by fermentation in new oak barriques. Half of the grapes were bunch pressed and 40% of the barrels went through full malo lactic fermentation. The wine is bursting with flavours and intensity and will take some time to harmonize, but will definitely be worth the wait. Great drinking from mid 1996
The Woodlands Chardonnay is produced from the best of the Witters Vineyard. This Vineyard is sited at Hexton on a gently sloping site in an area renown for producing excellent quality chardonnay The intense heatwave of January and the cool dry autumn conditions in February and March gave the grapes intense tropical fruit flavours. The fruit was all hand picked.
Total acids 8.7, Ph 3.48, Alcahol 13.5, Residual Sugar 4.9, Harvest date 1/4/94 Barrel fermentation in 100% new french barriques. Production 270 cases.
This wine was made to the reflect the tropical fruit flavours achieved during this vintage and is supported by a light malo lactic ferment and slight residual sweetness. As a fruit driven style with some weight this wine is proving very popular.
The Mendoza Chardonnay grapes come from the Witters Vineyard sited on the gentle slopes near Hexton. The area is renowned for producing excellent quality chardonnay grapes and consistently ripens each vintage. The 1994 vintage was excellent for producing ripe full bodied wines with some of the grapes being hand harvested. The summer heatwave and the dry autumn weather achieved perfect balance and full flavours.
Total acids 9.5, Ph 3.52, Alcahol 13.2, Residual Sugar 8.7, Harvest date 31/3/94 Barrel fermentation 30% older french barriques. Production 1100 cases.
We used a number of new techniques for this vintage including cool soaking the barriques prior to fermentation and a dependence on a wild yeast ferment, The resulting wine displays cherry/plum flavours with gamey lower tones. The tannin structure is soft and mouth filling. The natural methods used to produce this wine may result in a small sediment which may need decantering as the wine matures. Cellar for 3-7 years
The Pinot Noir grapes used in this wine come exclusively from the Landfall Vineyard at Manutuke. The vineyard has been managed organically for 5 years and enjoys BioGro status. The grapes were hand picked in a full ripe condition due to the hot summer temperatures and cool dry autumn.
Total acids 9.1, Ph 3.48, Alcahol 13, Residual Sugar 8.7, Harvest date 31/3/94 Barrel aging. Six months in 1year old Francois Freres french oak barriques. Production 1100 cases.
Drink now and enjoy this beaujolais style red from Gisborne the first wine region in the world to see the sun. The wine is bright fruity and fun. The 1995 growing season promised top quality fruit and despite persistent rain in April the fruit held up and was harvested in excellent condition. The Landfall vineyard has BioGro status after 5 years of organic management.
Total acids 5.2, Ph 3.7, Alcahol 12, Residual Sugar 3gm, Harvest date 21/5/94 Production 600 cases.