FIVE STARS 95 POINTS | Bob Campbell, MW
96 POINTS 'Outstanding' | Cameron Douglas MS
Exceptional Marlborough Pinot Noir from Matt Thomson - one of New Zealand's most respected wine professionals. It's a glorious example of modern New Zealand winemaking. Must try wine.
Bob Campbell, MW writes "Intense, powerful, firmly-structured pinot noir from the Omaka Valley in the Southern Valleys subregion. The 50% whole-bunches in the ferment has contributed to the wine's tannic backbone, which is balanced by sweet fruit. Floral, dark cherry and dried herb flavours. A richly-textured wine with obvious cellaring potential."
Cameron Douglas MS writes "A powerful and distinctive bouquet with a core complexity built around ripe red berry fruit, a natural savoury dried herb complexity, a gentle sweetness of oak and baking spice scents to match, there’s density and richness alongside power and finesse. A powerful youthful energy as the wine touches the palate transitioning smoothly through berry flavours, the savoury seam and textures from tannins and acidity. Delicious, youthful and full of pinosity. A lovely expression, complex and lengthy. Best drinking from 2022 through 2030+."
Stock Level: | Limited |
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Vintage: | 2019 |
Volume: | 750MNL |
Alcohol: | 13.5% |