Carrick

Excelsior Central Otago Pinot Noir

9.36 ratings

9.31 pro ratings

Central Otago, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Nose of; candied red & dark fruits, strong red fresh florals, black raspberries, blackberries, dark cherries, raspberries, soft pice & minerals. On the palate, more extraction & oak use than their Bannockburn Pinot. M-M+ tannins, blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, black plum, plum, cinnamon, nutmeg, strong red fresh florals, loamy soils, sticky chalkiness & grainy volcanic minerals. The finish is; round, rich, elegant & beautiful. Photos of various views from their Cellar Door. I'd like to thank Francis Hutt their Winemaker for all his time, knowledge, amazing hospitality and a wonderful walk through the vineyards and tasting.

Nose of; candied red & dark fruits, strong red fresh florals, black raspberries, blackberries, dark cherries, raspberries, soft pice & minerals. On the palate, more extraction & oak use than their Bannockburn Pinot. M-M+ tannins, blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, black plum, plum, cinnamon, nutmeg, strong red fresh florals, loamy soils, sticky chalkiness & grainy volcanic minerals. The finish is; round, rich, elegant & beautiful. Photos of various views from their Cellar Door. I'd like to thank Francis Hutt their Winemaker for all his time, knowledge, amazing hospitality and a wonderful walk through the vineyards and tasting.

May 10th, 2017

9.1

Have usually found Carrick wines to be big and rich and this was no exception but tempered by its age on this occasion. Great if you like the style.

Have usually found Carrick wines to be big and rich and this was no exception but tempered by its age on this occasion. Great if you like the style.

Feb 1st, 2017

9.9

Oh but if only every wine tasted this good. So smooth. So consistent. It just goes and goes.

Oh but if only every wine tasted this good. So smooth. So consistent. It just goes and goes.

Dec 27th, 2017

9.2

Andrew had this 5 years ago

Andrew had this 5 years ago

Nov 30th, 2019

9.2

Andrew had this 6 years ago

Andrew had this 6 years ago

Jun 2nd, 2019

8.8

Keith had this 6 years ago

Keith had this 6 years ago

Jul 18th, 2018