It should continue to drink from now to 2015.” Thank You! Ruby-hued, it is supple and moderately concentrated, with cherry, herb and spice flavours, and some aging potential.” 18 POINTS (/20) VALUE 100% wild yeast ferments, pre & post ferment maceration on skins approximately 30 days in total. Or which vintage is now at its best for France or California? It exhibits complex aromatics and flavours of plum and cherry with a subtle oak influence. The various parcels of fruit were harvested at optimum ripeness at Cowslip Valley Vineyard in Marlborough, and fermented in open vats; 7% whole cluster. This fruit was sourced from a selection of vineyards throughout Marlborough. Drink now through 2016.” -2013 Penguin Wine Guide, “Bright colour, with black cherry at its heart, there is a savoury, almost dried herb character that is dominant on the bouquet; the palate is unevolved, rough and ready, with a dryness that puts the fruit on the back foot at this early stage, and the firm tannins assist in this pursuit; time is an absolute necessity, and time should tell a worthy tale.” Enter a keyword or product name to search. 2015, New Zealand, Marlborough, 75cl . DOUBLE GOLD MEDAL -San Francisco International Wine Competition 2012, GOLD MEDAL & TROPHY (BEST 2012-2011 PINOT NOIR) -Marlborough Wine Show 2012, 90 POINTS -Wine Companion, Ben Edwards. The palate is brambly and brooding, dark cherry/cola, savoury, supple and generous with a touch of dried thyme. A little alcohol heat shows, and the wine tends open and broad on the finish. The unique meso-climates in these valleys produces fruit of the highest quality. It’s ripe and well fruited on the palate showing lovely silky texture, a rounded mouthfeel and fine tannins. This screwcap wine is available to order online today. you agree to our use of cookies and the terms of our. -Cuisine Magazine, NZ, Nov 2012, “An elegant expression, the bouquet shows fragrant aromas of red cherry, spice, floral and a hint of nutty characters. Lucerne block: Able 21%; 5 13%; 13 12%; 777 10%. Drink it now through 2015.” Alcohol: 14.5% The various parcels of fruit were hand harvested at optimum ripeness in mid-April at Cowslip Valley Vineyard in Marlborough. Description Reviews (0) Description. In 1996, when most Pinot was planted in the plains for sparkling wine, Montana experimented with the variety here and made 600 cases. Our 10 Most Collectible Pinot Noirs of 2020. Sweet dark fruits crowd the mid-palate with a touch of raspberry, cocoa and vanilla adding length. Moderately deep ruby-red colour with lighter garnet edge. Villa Maria Cellar Selection Pinot Noir, Marlborough is a mouth-watering wine, made from Pinot Noir grapes. Residual Sugar: 0g/l. Region: Marlborough. The various parcels of fruit were hand harvested at optimum ripeness. Whitecliff 2019 Winemaker's Selection Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough) Thanks for signing up! Minimal plunging of cap. Other classic pairings include: Cold cut venison salad, mushroom and spinach quiche, mushroom risotto, creamy lobster linguine. 90 POINTS The entry is full fruited with plums and spice. Planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Syrah. 5 STARS, Top 11 (No.10). This has a rich nose of ripe dark raspberry fruits with a little jamminess, quite dense, full and with a sense of opulence. Production Notes: This wine is a blend of various parcels of fruit from the extensive Babich vineyards in Marlborough. By continuing to use our Services and/or submitting the above information, you agree to our use of cookies and the terms of our We've received your email address, and soon you will start getting exclusive offers and news from Wine Enthusiast. -Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Aug 2010, “The 2009 vintage was grown in the Waihopai Valley and French oak matured. Whitecliff Winemaker's Selection Pinot Noir 2013 from Marlborough, New Zealand - Vibrant cerise in color. BEST BUY – Cuisine Magazine April 2016, 4.5 STARS – Michael Cooper, Michael Cooper’s 2017 Buyers Guide, 4.5 STARS – Winestate Magazine March/April 2016, SILVER MEDAL – Marlborough Wine Show 2015, SILVER OUTSTANDING – International Wine & Spirits Competition 2016, “This has a full, dark ruby-red colour with black hues and some garnet on the rim. This is a dark red fruit and complex style of Marlborough Pinot Noir. Compare prices for this wine, at 17,000+ online wine stores. Wine of New Zealand, Marlborough. By 2005, it had developed 400ha in several select sites and was offering 140,000 cases in 10 separate bottlings, including two remarkable single-vineyard Pinot Noirs, … pH: 3.7 4.5 STARS Reviews “Fruit from the ‘Cowslip’ vineyard in the Waihopi Valley hand-picked and fermented with a small portion of whole bunches to 13.5% alc., the wine aged in new and seasoned … By using our website and/or subscribing to our newsletter, you agree to our use of cookies and the terms of our. In Marlborough, Pinot Noir was for many years a secondary consideration to Sauvignon Blanc. Residual Sugar: Dry. It’s well fruited and silky smooth on the palate with excellent weight and fine, gentle tannins. Cheers! -Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Nov 2012, “The 2011 vintage was grown in the Waihopai Valley and matured in French oak casks (35 per cent new). Buy Villa Maria Cellar Selection Organic Pinot Noir 2015 wine online, direct delivery anywhere in New Zealand. The palate shows bright cherry and brambly berry with firm tannins giving succulent length and suppleness. -Bob Campbell MW, Taste Magazine, Top 10 Under $30 (2nd), Sept 2011, “Quite intense plum and berry flavours that are flattered by a seasoning of classy oak. A powerful, sensual and smoky Pinot from the stony and dry vineyards of Marlborough. pinterest. Avon Brae Moculta Eden Valley Shiraz 2018. 17.5/20 After a period of pre-ferment maceration, the grape must was allowed, (and encouraged), to ferment with yeast indigenous to the vineyard and winery. On palate, this has sweetly rich, ripe red berry-fruit and plum flavours alongside savoury bramble and mushroom hints. Country ... Satellite Pinot Noir Marlborough 2015. pH: 3.65 The nose is tight and deeply packed with aromas of dark raspberries and black mineral notes, unfolding subtle dark herb and peppery elements with aeration. The pinnacle of quality, Superb On The Palate. Medium bodied, it has nice chunky tannins and just enough acid plus good concentration that imparts a fruit finish. Often good value; well recommended, Good This is a medium weighted, lively wine with the texture to match firm-fleshed seafood and duck over the next 3-4 years.” Expect a medium bodied wine with supple tannin structure. 4 STARS ” 4 STARS A very appealing Pinot with a nice seasoning of savoury flavours.” Medium-full bodied, softly expressed flavours of black cherry and berry fruit are entwined with dark and savoury herbs and layers of smoky oak on palate, reflecting the nose. This is a gently rich and fresh Pinot Noir with dark-red berry fruits entwined with dark herbs and red florals on a fine-structured palate.” This is your cheat sheet. Perfumed dark fruits and cedar. A charming, drink-now wine. Several months later, the wines were assessed, blended and returned to oak. Yealands Estate Winemaker's Reserve Pinot Noir Central Otago 2017. On the palate, a subtle toasty hint of oak nicely frames the juicy fruit, earthy texture and velvety tannins. After an extended period of maceration, the various batches were drained off skins and put into new and old French oak barriques. Classic Marlborough is New Zealand's most important wine region by far. Residual Sugar: 0g/l. The huge diversity in climates and soils enables a wide range of styles from these main Pinot Noir producing regions. At its best: now to 2016.” The Winemakers' Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir displays full ruby red, with youthful purple hues, aromas of dried red fruit, accompanied with spice and fragrant oak on the nose. Whitecliff Winemaker's Selection Marlborough Pinot Noir 2019. After an extended period of maceration, the various batches were drained off skins and put into new and old French oak barriques. 90 POINTS Buy Villa Maria Cellar Selection Marlborough Pinot Noir 2013 . Sourced from several vineyards in Marlborough's Southern Valleys, whose clay soils promote the growth of small bunches of small berries, and thus intensely flavoured Pinot Noir. This fruit was sourced from a selection of vineyards throughout Marlborough. 4 STARS Marlborough Wine Region. Wishlist. Our 2018 Cellar Selection Marlborough Pinot Noir has subtle aromatics of dried herbs such as thyme and rosemary intermingled with red cherries and blackcurrants. -Lisa Perrotti-Brown, eRobertParker.com #203, Oct 2012, “Full-coloured and smooth, with generous plum and slight herb flavours, finely balanced and lingering.” -Yvonne Lorkin, Festive Food and Wine, The Pick of The Bunch, Dec 2010, “Pale to medium ruby colored, the 2008 Winemaker’s Reserve Pinot Noir displays appealing aromas of raspberries and red cherries plus a touch of bay leaf. Medium-full bodied, the palate has gently sweet and luscious flavours of dark red berry fruit entwined with an amalgam of dark herbs and red florals. Fresh, savoury, berry-fruit flavours that are excellent with light game, wild mushrooms, rich chicken and pork dishes. Privacy Policy, By continuing to use our Services and/or submitting the above information, you agree to our use of cookies and the terms of ourPrivacy Policy, Whitecliff 2019 Winemaker's Selection Pinot Noir (Marlborough). Color: Ruby red. Open, bright and juicy fruited, it tingles with acidity, tempered by textural tannins. Pinot Noir . Youthful, but already approachable, it’s likely to be at its best 2015+.” New Zealand Pinot Noir Wine Selection by WINEDIMENSIONS ... ***Vidal Reserve Pinot Noir, Marlborough:A blend of Pinot Noir from the Wairau and Awatere valleys of the Marlborough region. A wine of interest and character. This wine is a blend of five clones predominately 667, Abel and CL13. 22.7-23.3 °Brix; pH 3.34-3.50; TA 6.3-7.6 g/L, GOLD MEDAL – Global Pinot Noir Masters 2019, 91 POINTS – James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com, Oct 2018, SILVER MEDAL – Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2019, “A deeper and more structured Babich pinot that offers black cherries and red plums with sturdy tannins carrying lightly spicy oak-influence through the palate.” 91 POINTS -James Suckling, www.jamessuckling.com, Oct 2018, Alcohol: 13.5% 4 STARS -Cuisine Magazine, Oct 2009, “Ruby-hued, mouthfilling and supple, with cherryish, spicy, moderately complex flavours, showing very good depth.” Wild Earth Pinot Noir 2017. 4 STARS -TizWine.com, April, 2012, “Firm and focused, offering plum and berry flavors that show a nice grip, with plenty of spice, cedar and tobacco flavors that are inviting and lingering. Richly textured wine with character and class.” TASTING NOTES AROMA AND PALATE . More info. A dense and intriguing nose displays dark cherries, floral and forest floor notes. Full-flavoured and spicy with gentle yet grippy tannins and excellent length of flavour.” TA: 5.7g/L Alcohol: 13.0% Textbook Pinot Noir… Drik nu, eller gem 4-6 år fra høståret. An inviting palate of fresh Summer berries, ripe plum, and delicate spices on the finish. It’s juicy and bright on the palate with lovely fruit intensity and fine texture, leading to a long, gently dry finish. Very smooth entry with good concentration and medium weight. Production Notes: This wine is a blend of our two best Pinot Noir vineyards; Cowslip Valley & Headwaters. It already is beginning to show a little toasty bottle development.” TA: 5.4g/L Compare prices for this wine, at 17,000+ online wine stores. -Geoff Kelly, www.geoffkellywinereviews.co.nz, Feb, 2010, “Babich made history in 1970 when its pinot was the first in New Zealand to win a gold medal. -Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, www.wineorbit.co.nz, Jan 2015, Alcohol: 13.5% Share. Organic Marlborough Pinot Noir made by NZ's most awarded winery, Villa Maria. A powerful, sensual and smoky Pinot from the stony and dry vineyards of Marlborough. Enter your email address to unlock full scores, detailed tasting notes and FREE access to nearly 300,000 wine, beer and spirit reviews. £22.00 (As of 06/01/2020) Roaring Meg Pinot Noir 2018. Ratings reflect what our editors felt about a particular product. Full creamy mousse, robust aromas of … Majestic Exclusive 75cl. The 2020 River Delta Pinot Noir has fresh aromas of red cherry, wild boysenberry, black cherry and subtle spice. Type to search Press enter or click on the search icon. This wine is a blend of five clones predominately 667, Abel and CL13. Burgundy is synonymous with Pinot Noir, and produces some of the world's finest expressions. Below the red cherry there is a hint of almond, and subtlest oak. Just a hint of savoury character adding extra interest.” Plum, raspberry and leather with cinnamon on the finish. -Winestate Magazine March/April2010, “The soft fruity nose with forest floor hints leads to more soft, opulent fruit in the mouth combined with some toasty oak and tight, dusty tannins. £22.99 (As of 06/01/2020) Walnut Block Marlborough Pinot Noir 2017. Good acidity makes this a complete wine to enjoy with all Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine over the next 4-5 years. Dec 2012 . When possible, products considered flawed or uncustomary are retasted. Region: Marlborough. Free delivery on orders above $100. Search this site; Search wine; Select at least one filter to refine your wine search. The nose I full and well-packed with deep aromas of ripe, dark-red berry and black cherry fruit, harmoniously entwined with a subtle layering of dark herbs and dark-red florals. NEW ZEALAND. This wine is a blend of our two best Pinot Noir vineyards; Cowslip Valley & Headwaters. -Wine Companion, Ben Edwards. 4 STARS 4.5 STARS Moderately deep, black-hued ruby-red colour, garnet on edge. The wine shows elegant Pinot flavours as well as nicely pitched savoury notes.” Pee-noe Nwahr . Dam block: 667 31%. Traditional winemaking techniques, including fermentation in open vats with hand plunging, result in a smooth, full-flavoured Marlborough Pinot Noir. Sold by Majestic Wine. Nose: Strong aromas of plum and oak. Search Wine News & Features Search Wine Reviews. GOLD MEDAL -New Zealand International Wine Show, September 2009, GOLD MEDAL -Air New Zealand Wine Awards, November, 2009, SILVER MEDAL -Selections Monidale Canada, June 2010, SILVER MEDAL, 91 POINTS -Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition, 4.5 STARS, 91 POINTS -Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, March 2010, 4 STARS -Winestate Magazine March/April2010, 4 STARS, 18 POINTS (/20), ‘VALUE’ -Geoff Kelly, www.geoffkellywinereviews.co.nz, Feb, 2010, “Babich made history by winning the first gold medal for a New Zealand Pinot Noir back in the early 1980s. Shop Marlborough wine. They are then nurtured with meticulous hands-on viticulture to ensure fruit produces highly concentrated flavour. The dense dark fruit integrates with a fine tannin structure and lovely weight and volume. -Michael Cooper, Michael Cooper’s 2017 Buyers Guide, Alcohol: 13.5% Whitecliff 2019 Winemaker's Selection Pinot Noir (Marlborough) New Zealand. Recommended Cellaring: 0-6 years. Typically, products are tasted in peer-group flights of from 5-8 samples. -Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand Wines 2011, “Pale garnet hued ruby red in colour, this has a rich, deep, savoury red-berry fruited nose with a little savoury reduction showing at present. -Winestate Magazine, January 2012, “Fresh and fruity with lots of ripe berry flavours that are perfectly balanced by the soft tannins. Pinot Noir. This is an up-front, juicy, elegantly proportioned and supple Pinot Noir.” Compare. Elegant. Folium Pinot Noir Reserve 2017 Marlborough, New Zealand 13.5% alcohol. The fruit richness is up-front and supported by light, fine-grained tannin extraction and grip, with balanced acidity lending good energy. FESTIVE TOP 50 FOR UNDER $50 Fermentation took place in open vats with a small percentage of whole uncrushed bunches. GOLD MEDAL – China Wine Awards 2013. Alcohol: 14.0% Fresh & Juicy. A sweet, dark and beguiling nose with cedar and strawberry. Suitable for everyday consumption; often good value, Acceptable The bouquet is firmly concentrated with aromas of savoury dark-red berry fruits entwined with dark herbs and complexing savoury whole bunch stalk and stem elements, along with nuances of undergrowth and nutty oak. This is a ripe, mature and perfumed wine. Pinot Noir's Past, Present and Uncertain Future in Burgundy. A sweet, dark aromas with cedar and strawberry. -Michael Cooper, Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand Wines 2012, “Deeply coloured, with mouthfilling body. x | Help | Stores. The depth of character implies a significant older-gravels / higher-clay component. The textures and fruit weight are features, and well-supported by soft tannins. Glazed cherry, strawberry and earthy , mushroom notes intertwine on the medium weighted palate. TA: 6.3g/l Concentrated and smooth.” Harmonious and lush with sweet fruits and spice. Nothing quite compares to what has been happening with Pinot Noir in Marlborough. If Sauvignon Blanc is New Zealand's best white grape, then Pinot Noir can lay claim to being the best red – there is so much flavour here. Showing '2008 Marlborough Pinot Noir' search results. Estate-grown in the Waihopai Valley, it was matured for 10 months in barrels (35 per cent new). High density organic vineyard on clay soil with 24 year old vines, rewards with fruit that has great concentration, structure and tannin overlaid with minerality. pH: 3.55 17 POINTS (/20) pH: 3.68 You now have FREE access to nearly 300,000 wine, beer and spirit reviews. -Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Advocate #191, Oct 2010. 24.5-26 Brix; pH 3.64 -3.79; TA 5.2 - 6.6 g/l. Organic Marlborough Pinot Noir made by NZ's most awarded winery, Villa Maria. The palate is sweet fruited on entry, dense with dark cherries layered with nutmeg and clove. -Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, www.wineorbit.co.nz, Jan 2015, “The bouquet is lead by the measure of oak which is plentiful; sweet, spicy and forward; the fruit comes a clear second with crushed fresh and aged cherry with other red fruit suggestions. This is the best pinot noir ever from Babich, who are real pioneers with the variety. Several months later, the wines were assessed, blended and returned to oak. -Michael Cooper, www.michaelcooper.co.nz, “Hand-picked fruit from the Waihopi Valley fermented with a small portion of whole clusters to 13.0% alc., the wine aged 10 months in 33% new French oak barriques. See our great range of Marlborough wine available to buy online. TA: 5.9g/l After 12 months, the wines were assessed and blended then returned to oak for a further two months. Immediately approachable, this wine has a deep, ruby red hue and ripe, dark berry fruit and cherry flavours with persistent fruit sweetness. Our 2018 Cellar Selection Marlborough Pinot Noir has subtle aromatics of dried herbs such as thyme and rosemary intermingled with red cherries and blackcurrants. This screwcap wine is available to order online today. -Raymond Chan, raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz, Apr 2018, Alcohol: 14.0% $29.99. Bright and juicy with strawberry and darker fruits on entry and through to the middle of the palate. Spicy and warm. TA: 5.9g/l Aromas of Morello cherry and plum. The fruit is laced with dark cherry and marzipan flavours; the mouthfeel is warm and silky. Medium bodied, it offers just enough savory fruit in the mouth supported by a low level of silky tannins, lively acid and finishing long. Home Wine Reviews New Zealand Villa Maria, Cellar Selection Pinot Noir . Medium-bodied, the palate possesses a concentrated core of dark red berry fruit harmoniously melded with layers of dark herbs and whole bunch stalk elements. Though known for its standout Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand has become a powerhouse for varieties as varied as Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay Noir and Pinot Noir. Sweet and densely fruity entry that continues with warmth and generosity right through the palate. A good partner for a char-grilled Scotch fillet steak topped with grilled flat mushrooms. 4.5 STARS Morello cherries and velvety tannins fill the mid palate and a thread of tarragon runs through to join vanilla and more sweet darkness on the finish. pH: 3.58 A wine of strong personality, it’s a drink-now or cellaring proposition.” Go to shop Bedford Wine Merchants ... Pinot Noir is the dominant red wine grape of Burgundy, now adopted (and extensively studied) in wine regions all over the world. We offer more than 59.000 products for sale becoming this way the biggest online shop to sell wine, beer, and spirits in Europe with more than 38.000 customers who trust us. Alcohol: 13.0% Buy Villa Maria Cellar Selection Organic Pinot Noir 2015 wine online, direct delivery anywhere in New Zealand. The devotion to quality continues with this taut, focused wine, brimming with red-berry fruit.” You now have FREE access to nearly 300,000 wine, beer and spirit reviews. Highly recommended, Very Good GOLD MEDAL & TROPHY (BEST 2010 PINOT NOIR) -International Cool Climate Wine Show 2012, Australia, SILVER MEDAL -San Francisco International Wine Competition 2012, SILVER MEDAL -Air New Zealand Wine Awards 2011, SILVER MEDAL -NZ International Wine Show 2011, SILVER MEDAL -Premium Selection Wine Challenge, ProWein, Germany, 2012, 4 STARS, 89 POINTS -Bob Campbell MW, www.bobswinereviews.com, July 2011, 4.5 STARS -Michael Cooper, Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to New Zealand Wines 2012, “Intense plum and berry flavours that are flattered by a seasoning of classy oak. The wine is then aged in a selection of new and used French oak hogshead barrels, with natural malolactic fermentation occurring in the barrel. Deeply coloured and ripely scented, it is mouthfilling, sweet-fruited and flowing, with concentrated, cherryish, plummy flavours, a subtle seasoning of oak, and excellent texture and complexity.” By using our website and/or subscribing to our newsletter, Ripe and friendly in an easy-drinking style.” Palate is rich with cocoa and spice. From world renowned Clayvin Vineyard in the Southern Valleys, a certified organic Pinot Noir with excellent intensity and a structured foundation. Bouquet improves greatly with air-time to reveal a sweetly floral and beautifully varietal red fruits pinot noir, with great purity. Vintage 2019; Type Red; Producer White Cliff; Variety Pinot Noir; Designation Winemaker's Selection; Vineyard n/a; Country New Zealand; Region South Island; SubRegion Marlborough… This is a rich and sweet-fruited Pinot Noir with a juicy core of dark-red cherry fruit with liquorice and herb notes on a fine-textured palate.” Shiraz & Shiraz Predominant Blends. 4 STARS pH: 3.74 Aromas of red berry, cherry spice with slight savoury notes. Pinot Noir is predominantly grown in the cooler southerly regions: Wairarapa, Marlborough, Nelson, North Canterbury and Central Otago. Family owned Nautilus Estate, established in 1985, has been at the vanguard of Pinot Noir winemaking in Marlborough for over twenty years, since crafting its first Pinot Noir in 1997. 4 STARS -Bob Campbell, www.bobcampbell.nz. Reviewers may know general information about a flight to provide context—vintage, variety or appellation—but never the producer or retail price of any given selection. When it does, ripe, almost candied cherry and raspberry fruit emerges, along with a floral nuance, like roses and their stems, licorice and something a touch meaty. Brand Story This wine is best enjoyed with succulent red meat dishes, such as spring lamb, duck, veal or game. Several months later, the wines were assessed, blended and returned to oak. The nose is soft and harmoniously presented with a heart of dark-red cherry and berry fruit along with subtle complexing nuances of dark herbs, suggestion of minerally reduction, dark-red and violet florals and nuances of liquorice. 1500 cases were made.” Double Trophies (incl Best Pinot Noir in NZ London International Wine Challenge) consistent triple golds, 5 star accolades & Business Class Air NZ Spec Hand harvested, 20% Whole Cluster, 50% wild ferment, New oak (25%) Coopers: Francois Freres, Rousseau, Alain Fouquet & Mercurey This Marlborough sub-region is known for growing rich, ripe, structured, spicy Pinot Noir. Residual Sugar: 0g/l. The Winemakers' Reserve Marlborough Pinot Noir displays full ruby red, with youthful purple hues, aromas of dried red fruit, accompanied with spice and fragrant oak on the nose. Fleeting thoughts of Cote de Nuits occur, for there is lovely lift and finesse. This wine is drinking very well now but will age gracefully. 90 POINTS Add a Pro Review Add Your Own Reviews: Wine Definition. Average of 87 points in 2 community wine reviews on 2018 Lidl Pinot Noir Winemaker's Selection, plus professional notes, label images, wine details, and recommendations on when to drink. The resulting wines are afforded their true expression through low yields, gentle handling and winemaker Gordon Ritchie’s intuitive approach. °Brix 23-24; pH 3.49-3.64; TA 6.3-8.3 g/L. Esk Valley Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018. Crisp and fruity in the mouth, it possesses a medium-high level of acid, moderately firm, grainy tannins and a long finish. Wild Grace Pinot Noir 2017. pH: 3.6 Wild Grace Pinot Noir 2017. This is a harmoniously concentrated Pinot Noir with firm dark fruit, herbs and whole bunch complexities and some undergrowth complexities.” TA: 5.9g/l All tastings reported in the Buying Guide are performed blind. Order now for delivery in time for New Year’s Eve. £22.99 (As of 24/09/2019) WALNUT BLOCK MARLBOROUGH PINOT NOIR 2016. Suitable for everyday consumption; often good value. The notoriously fickle Pinot Noir grape yields otherworldy results when treated with a deft hand in these stellar examples. Richly textured wine with character and class.” Discover aromas of dark cherry and bramble, with sweet spice and subtle toasty notes. After 10 months the wines were assessed, assembled, lightly fined, and then bottled. Medium-full bodied, the palate has a rich and well-proportioned, concentrated core of dark-red cherry and berry fruit along with a layering of dark herbs and liquorice, with dark-red florals and reductive nuances emerging to add interest. Deeply coloured and fleshy, it is generous, with substantial body, concentrated, ripe, plummy, spicy flavours, nutty, savoury, earthy notes adding complexity, and good tannin backbone. A sweet-scented Pinot Noir from Marlborough, with compote of plums, raspberries and black cherries on the nose which combine with cinnamon and clove spice on the palate, all beautifully balanced and complemented by ageing in 30% new French oak barrels. An inviting palate of fresh Summer berries, ripe plum, and delicate spices on the finish. Read more (Whitecliff Vineyard & Winery Pinot Noir - Winemaker's Selection Red) Subscribe to see review text. 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