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Marlborough Pinot Noir

8.89 ratings
8.71 pro ratings
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
James P Grover

My rating is a little higher than some of the previous ones. I think this is a love it or hate it wine, and I came down on the positive side. There is the cherry and dry strawberry fruit that a lot of pinots have, but at least initially it’s less prominent than some other, less expected flavors. I got olive oil, smoked meat, popcorn, and orange peel, with some lemony acidity. After a little bit of air these various complexities mellowed, leaving a stronger fruit flavor and something like petrol. I didn’t think any of this was bad, but this was unlike other pinots I’ve had. I’m sure some people won’t like it. I think it worked pretty well with a Chinese style vegetarian stir-fry.

My rating is a little higher than some of the previous ones. I think this is a love it or hate it wine, and I came down on the positive side. There is the cherry and dry strawberry fruit that a lot of pinots have, but at least initially it’s less prominent than some other, less expected flavors. I got olive oil, smoked meat, popcorn, and orange peel, with some lemony acidity. After a little bit of air these various complexities mellowed, leaving a stronger fruit flavor and something like petrol. I didn’t think any of this was bad, but this was unlike other pinots I’ve had. I’m sure some people won’t like it. I think it worked pretty well with a Chinese style vegetarian stir-fry.

Nov 25th, 2017
David Dadekian

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Oct 3rd, 2018
Brody Simpson

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Nov 5th, 2018
S Mead
8.9

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Sep 19th, 2018
Danilo Bartolini

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Jan 3rd, 2018
K K
7.0

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Oct 30th, 2017
Camilo Tchiang

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Jan 21st, 2017
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Jan 14th, 2017
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Jan 6th, 2017