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Marlborough Pinot Noir

8.618 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
Wairau Valley, Marlborough, 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
Jonathan Udkow

Import & Logistics, CA Sales Manager Pacific Prime WIne

8.4

Nice little entry level Pinot Noir. Nose is powerful and masculine with maraschino and dark red fruit with a hint of cassis. Med+ acid with pronounced red fruit and sharp bright tannins. A bit of early season plum and vanilla round out the palate. Finish is sharp and bright with a bit of green and harshness but cleans up to show some fruit. A bit too much knees and elbows for me

Nice little entry level Pinot Noir. Nose is powerful and masculine with maraschino and dark red fruit with a hint of cassis. Med+ acid with pronounced red fruit and sharp bright tannins. A bit of early season plum and vanilla round out the palate. Finish is sharp and bright with a bit of green and harshness but cleans up to show some fruit. A bit too much knees and elbows for me

Mar 7th, 2018
Tegan Marriott

This was a tasty N.Z. Pinot that I would buy again if under $25. Went really well with a braised pork, pear, hazelnut, 🍕!!!!

This was a tasty N.Z. Pinot that I would buy again if under $25. Went really well with a braised pork, pear, hazelnut, 🍕!!!!

May 31st, 2019
Sean Lowry

2014v. Clear Ruby red. Ripe cranberries, raspberries, and a little white button mushrooms. Great mixture of ripe red fruit and earth. Lighter body, good shot of acid. For $15 at Whole Foods, this is a great value Pinot for weeknight dinner or parties. 12.5% ABV.

2014v. Clear Ruby red. Ripe cranberries, raspberries, and a little white button mushrooms. Great mixture of ripe red fruit and earth. Lighter body, good shot of acid. For $15 at Whole Foods, this is a great value Pinot for weeknight dinner or parties. 12.5% ABV.

Oct 28th, 2018
Scott Collier

Oops. Happy accident perhaps as this 2014 pinot opens up slightly petillant. Unfinished secondary ferment likely as no bretty notes. Delicious and on clearance at my Whole Foods. Exploding bottles maybe? I went back and bought all they had.

Oops. Happy accident perhaps as this 2014 pinot opens up slightly petillant. Unfinished secondary ferment likely as no bretty notes. Delicious and on clearance at my Whole Foods. Exploding bottles maybe? I went back and bought all they had.

Aug 4th, 2018
Gary Kump

Took some extra time to air and come into its own. But if you can wait the experience will be much better. The drop has all you would expect in a Pinot.

Took some extra time to air and come into its own. But if you can wait the experience will be much better. The drop has all you would expect in a Pinot.

Jul 31st, 2015
Sean Wallner - WSET II

Sean had this 6 years ago

Sean had this 6 years ago

Aug 21st, 2018
October Cleveland

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Sep 20th, 2019
Alexander Bezrukov

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Nov 23rd, 2018
Ryan Webber

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Ryan had this 6 years ago

Jul 30th, 2018
Ruth Souroujon

Ruth had this 7 years ago

Ruth had this 7 years ago

Sep 25th, 2017