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Vintage: 2018
Colour: Tawny
Colour Intensity: Medium
Grape(s) Varieties: Pinot Noir
Origin: New Zealand - Marlborough - Awatere Valley
Abv: 13.5%
Vol.: 750ml
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Aroma: With an aromatic bouquet of red and dark cherry the perfume is alluring and refined.
Palate: Concentrated fruit displaying gentle spice, delicate oak handling and a long grainy texture.
Conclusion: This stylish wine is sleek and succulent with charming balance and elegance.
Recommended Serving Temperature: 13°c
Recommended Breathing Time: 15 - 30 mins
Editor Choice: Sumptuous, concentrated pinot noir with opulent plum, dark cherry and berry flavours plus a seasoning of spicy oak. Seductively perfumed and with a lingering finish. A serious thoroughbred that should develop well but is irresistible now.
- This is the fifth most highly rated Awatere Valley wine (based on critic scores): the 2016 vintage was given a score of 92 by Wine Spectator.
- This wine has won many prizes: the New Zealand Wine of the Year awarded the 2014 vintage Gold and the 2013 vintage Pure Gold.
- This wine represents great value for money (as measured by our Quality Price Ratio).
Maturity Values: mature
Food pairing: Baked salmon, served with baked vegetables,and Pike fish. / Strongly flavoured, salty fish like Anchovies and Sardines as well.
Critical: WS 91