Grove Mill

Wairau Valley Pinot Noir

8.667 ratings
8.55 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
Todd Stone

On the lighter side, strong red fruits, some oak, low tannins, a nice wine for drinks and lighter foods

On the lighter side, strong red fruits, some oak, low tannins, a nice wine for drinks and lighter foods

1 person found it helpfulNov 1st, 2015
Jason Rzutkiewicz

Wine Blogger Jason's Wine Blog

8.2

Friend brought over for game 6 so more drinking than tasting. That said seemed like a decent entry level Pinot.

Friend brought over for game 6 so more drinking than tasting. That said seemed like a decent entry level Pinot.

1 person found it helpfulNov 2nd, 2014
Allison Lyzenga

Nice; bright cherry, raspberry, subtle oak, soft tannins; simple

Nice; bright cherry, raspberry, subtle oak, soft tannins; simple

Feb 10th, 2017
Matt Sterr

Light with subtle cherry notes.

Light with subtle cherry notes.

Aug 22nd, 2016
Gevrey Chambertin

Wholefoods $16.99
ブルゴーニュとは違う甘くフルーティな味と香り

Wholefoods $16.99
ブルゴーニュとは違う甘くフルーティな味と香り

Dec 19th, 2017
James Gourley

This wine was good the first day but did not survive well overnight. Upon opening it had the characteristic pinot fruit with some earthy elements, but the mouthfeel was quite thin. It just fell apart sitting for a day. Drink yesterday.

This wine was good the first day but did not survive well overnight. Upon opening it had the characteristic pinot fruit with some earthy elements, but the mouthfeel was quite thin. It just fell apart sitting for a day. Drink yesterday.

Oct 1st, 2017
Emily Perisin

Nice spice and hint of tobacco, like.

Nice spice and hint of tobacco, like.

Jul 14th, 2017
Matthew Ward

Another attempt to find a cheap, dependable Pinot. It was… fine.

Another attempt to find a cheap, dependable Pinot. It was… fine.

Jun 4th, 2017
Steph Anie

Maybe a year past its prime, heavy on the fruit and acidity, missing the smooth quality of a west coast pinot noir.

Maybe a year past its prime, heavy on the fruit and acidity, missing the smooth quality of a west coast pinot noir.

Apr 4th, 2017
Wayne A

Rather acidic for my taste. Hints of grapefruit.

Rather acidic for my taste. Hints of grapefruit.

Mar 30th, 2017