New Zealand
Whilst wine makers the planet over struggle manfully and optimistically to grow Pinot Noir, New Zealand has proved one of the few places outside Burgundy where Pinot Noir seems to thrive. This is especially true of Martinborough in the North Island and Central Otago in the South Island, where Rolfe Mills defied all advice to plant the region’s first vines back in 1975 and created the wonderful.
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2016 RIPPON 'Rippon' Mature Vine Pinot Noir
South Island New Zealand 13.5% Red
Pinot Noir. Bio-dynamic, Practising Organic
(Lake Wanaka, Central Otago, 2,153 cases, 24% whole cluster, unfined and unfiltered, SRP $55, 13.5%). Perfumed and attractively layered aromas speak of poached plum, spice, dark currant and a whiff of earth. The supple,...(read more)
Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com
2017 ESCARPMENT KUPE Pinot Noir
North Island New Zealand Red
Pinot Noir.
This pinot has an x-factor that sets it apart. There’s an almost peppery edge to the violet, blueberry and red-cherry nose with sappy and earthy elements, as well as roasted game and fragrant baking spices. The palate ha...(read more)
Nick Stock, www.jamessuckling.com
2017 COLERAINE Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Te Mata Estate
North Island New Zealand Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot.
73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot. Aged for 18 months in oak (65-70% new). Closed and serious on the nose and palate – a tightly wrapped package. Firm, grainy, long soy and iodine persistence. Touch of leafy character a...(read more)
Richard Hemming MWORDER
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