Awatere Valley – Vinum Lector https://vinumlector.com Wine Thailand Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:21:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://vinumlector.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-Favicon-iPad-Retina-32x32.png Awatere Valley – Vinum Lector https://vinumlector.com 32 32 Tohu Marewa Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/new-zealand/marlborough/awatere-valley/tohu-marewa-valley-sauvignon-blanc/ Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:05:09 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=9809 Tohu website. VARIETALS 100% Sauvignon Blanc VINTAGE 2024  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 12.5%
Residual sugar 5.4 g/l
Total acidity 9.4 g/l
pH 2.96

APPEARANCE
Pale straw/gold with brilliant green shades.

NOSE
It exhibits a refined bouquet with subtle layers of nettle, red capsicum and tropical pineapple aromas.

PALATE
Concentrated and textural with stonefruit, zesty citrus, blackcurrant leaf, supported by subtle French oak. Bright, pure and long finish with refined minerality. A vibrant yet layered Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc with lifted aromatics and understated oak complexity.

AGEING
30% percent of the blend undergoes a ‘wild’ ferment in 500 litre French oak puncheons, with the remaining 70% fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel.

PAIRING
Its textured, creamy mouthfeel makes it highly food-friendly. It pairs excellently with versatile seafood dishes, creamy soft cheeses, or poultry.

 

]]> Tohu Whenua Awa Single Vineyard Pinot Noir https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/new-zealand/marlborough/awatere-valley/tohu-whenua-awa-single-vineyard-pinot-noir/ Wed, 27 May 2020 09:21:59 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=4034 "We are Tangata Whenua - People of the land, intrinsically connected to our whenua that we protect, nurture and love." Whenua Awa, the Upper Awatere Valley vineyard, is one of these special sites and rich in history. This single vineyard best expresses the uniqueness of this place and the relationship within it. Intense ripe dark fruit aromas and soft silky tannins result from this unfined and unfiltered, complex and elegantly structured Pinot Noir. For more info, visit Tohu website. VARIETALS 100% Pinot Noir VINTAGE 2019  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%
Total acidity 6 g/l
pH 3.61

APPEARANCE
Bright ruby colour with garnet hue.

NOSE
Dark fruit aromas underlined with notes of forest floor and harmonious spicy oak notes.

PALATE
Complex and elegantly structured wine balanced with soft, silky tannins.
Long, lingering and mouth-filling finish.

AGEING
Fermented in French oak with the final blend left to settle a few months before being bottled without fining or filtration.

PAIRING
Light enough to pair with a grilled salmon pasta, but it will also compliment rich red meats, as lamb rack.

RATINGS

92pts 

 

3.8

]]> Tohu Awatere Valley Pinot Gris https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/new-zealand/marlborough/awatere-valley/tohu-nelson-pinot-gris/ Wed, 27 May 2020 07:11:28 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=4023 Tohu website. VARIETALS 100% Pinot Gris VINTAGE 2023  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual sugar 4 g/l
Total acidity 6.6 g/l
pH 3.56

APPEARANCE
A brilliant pale gold in the glass.

NOSE
This fruit-driven Pinot Gris displays bright aromas of crisp pear, juicy ripe citrus and notes of ginger.

PALATE
On the palate this wine displays fresh apple, quince, and subtle hints of sweet baking spice. Full-bodied yet bright on the palate, this is a fresh and richly textured wine with a long and lingering finish.

AGEING
Post-ferment the wine is held in tank and matured for a short period of time before being stabilized and prepared for bottling.

PAIRING
Chilli, ginger and battered fish soft tacos with fresh coriander and salsa verde.

RATINGS

]]> Tohu Awatere Valley Pinot Noir https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/new-zealand/marlborough/awatere-valley/tohu-awatere-valley-pinot-noir/ Mon, 11 Feb 2019 09:44:41 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=2746 Tohu website. VARIETALS 100% Pinot Noir VINTAGE 2019  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13.5%
Total acidity 5.6g/l
pH 3.6

APPEARANCE
A bright ruby hue in the glass.

NOSE
The nose displays aromatic layers of cherry, plum and bright red fruit notes with hints of wild thyme.

PALATE
The palate is smoothly textured with flavour of red and dark fruit, spice and French oak, underpinned by nuances of dry herbs and savoury notes.
Mid-weight on the palate, it is balanced with refined silky tannins that lead to a long and elegant finish.

AGEING
Once the final blend was made, the wine is left to develop for a few months in oak.

PAIRING
Dishes with a touch of spice or Portobello mushrooms, bacon on sourdough bruschetta with roasted garlic and drizzled truffle oil.

RATINGS

4 

]]> Tohu Awatere Valley Sauvignon Blanc https://vinumlector.com/our-wine/new-zealand/marlborough/awatere-valley/tohu-awatere-valley-sauvignon-blanc/ Thu, 25 Oct 2018 09:53:57 +0000 https://vinumlector.com/?post_type=product&p=2336 Tohu website. VARIETALS 100% Sauvignon Blanc VINTAGE 2024  Download Tasting Note]]> TECHNICAL DATA
Alcohol 13%
Residual sugar 5.12 g/l
Total acidity 9.6 g/l
pH 3.05

APPEARANCE
Bright golden with green shades.

NOSE
It displays a complex bouquet of citrus zest, passionfruit, and ripe tropical fruits, complemented by lifted herbal notes like currant leaf, tomato leaf, and lemongrass.

PALATE
A concentrated and layered palate featuring sweet pineapple, pink grapefruit, crunchy green apple, and subtle hints of black olive and guava. Leading with a zesty minerality and high natural acidity, it concludes with a long, pure, and focused dry finish.

PAIRING
Ideally matched with Thai cuisine, Asianstyle seafood, or mussel fritters with lime zest and fresh basil aioli. It complements goat cheese tarts and fresh green salads.

RATINGS

94pts

92pts 

91pts 

3.9

 

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