Grape - Pinot Noir
Alcohol - 14%
Available from - Waitrose, Ocado, thedrinkshop.com
Price - £14.99 (currently 25% off this price)
Appearance - Clear; medium intensity; ruby.
Nose - Clean; medium intensity; developing; black cherry, strawberry, redcurrant, a touch of savoury and minerality.
Palate - Dry; medium+ acid; medium alcohol; medium- tannin; medium+ length; medium body; Lots of black cherry, also strawberry and a touch of spice (nutmeg, I think) and a little earthy.
Balance - 7 Length - 8.5 Intensity - 6.5 Complexity - 7
It's about time I reviewed this one. I love it - one of my favourites, and I'd encourage you to try it as soon as you can. I am reviewing 2013 vintage which has had a little bottle ageing.
Loads of fruit but with a twist, it is silky-smooth and although it is a surprising 14% alcohol this is not at all overbearing, but takes its place in harmony with the other flavours. Pinot Noir is an extremely versatile grape with food, and if you are going round someone's house for a bite to eat this would impress and match up with a wide range of main courses. Martinborough is in the south of NZ's north island, and its moderate climate and mineral rich soil is a place for good old Pinot Noir to thrive.
This wine has great length, which regular readers will know I value highly. Genuine ageing potential for a year or two to achieve those thrilling PN flavours.
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