14-Mar-2018
Vicarage Lane was established by John Kennard and Satu Lappalainen in 2002 with 2 ha of Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough. Vicarage Lane now has 7.6 ha of vineyard on the corner of Middle Renwick and St Leonards Road. John and Satu are also involved in tending the 60 ha of vines of Brent and Shirley Rawstron, of Rossendale Wines. The Vicarage Lane range includes Sauvignon Blanc (including a sparkling version), Pinot Gris, Riesling and Pinot Noir, the latter two from purchased finished wine from Canterbury. The Vicarage Lane winemaker is Alan McCorkindale who uses the Spring Creek Vintners facility. Here, I review the new release 2016 Canterbury Pinot Noir. www.vicaragelane.co.nz
