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2011 Pinot Noir Two Rivers of Marlborough
| Grapes | Pinot Noir |
| Colour | Red |
| Origin | New Zealand, South Island |
| ABV | 12% |
This is the top of the range, single vineyard Pinot Noir (the cheaper Tributary is pretty good too), an accomplished, bright red with a fine fresh raspberryish fragrance and a spicy raspberry, tongue-coating, oak-influenced succulence, and flavours enhanced by lack of fining or filtration that has put it within sight of Premier Cru red Burgundy territory. Rating: 92 The Wine Gang - www.thewinegang.com (Oct 2014)
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The ‘Altitude’ Pinot Noir is the pinnacle of the Two Rivers range. Only 4 very special barrels are classed superior enough to make the ‘Altitude’ blend. The fruit was sourced from our premier vineyards in the Awatere Valley where the deep clay soils and extreme altitude give the true depth of flavour and character to this unique style of Marlborough Pinot Noir. This wine offers an insight into the Two Rivers philosophy of being at the forefront of super premium winemaking with a dedication to finding the extremely unique and special micro climates hidden deep in the valleys of this world famous winegrowing region. David Clouston - Winemaker Winemaker's notes (Sept 2014)
Delicately aromatic Pinot Noir with good density and appealing currant and dark cherry flavours that show a sensitive oak influence. Nicely balanced with a pleasantly dry finish.Bob Campbell MW - BobsWineReviews.com (Sept 2014)
Two Rivers of Marlborough
David Clouston is originally from Marlborough, and after 22 vintages abroad from Oregon to Chile, Corsica to Alsace, he returned home and set about exploring the valleys and diverse terroirs of Marlborough. The main production is the Sauvignon made from fruit from both the Awatere and Wairau river valleys, whence the 'Two Rivers of Marlborough' name, but his hillside Pinot Noir is showing great potential.
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