My opinion of this wine is better than the reviews I read. This is a very different flavor profile from American, west coast pinots. It has similar red fruit— cherries, blackberries, etc. — but the flavors are dried down, almost to the husk. Not fresh fruit. There’s also some bramble, dill, green pepper, stone, and ash. Plus just enough barnyard funk to be good. There’s moderate to strong acidity, and some medium tannins. It’s not all perfectly integrated, but it’s interesting, and a good value.
My opinion of this wine is better than the reviews I read. This is a very different flavor profile from American, west coast pinots. It has similar red fruit— cherries, blackberries, etc. — but the flavors are dried down, almost to the husk. Not fresh fruit. There’s also some bramble, dill, green pepper, stone, and ash. Plus just enough barnyard funk to be good. There’s moderate to strong acidity, and some medium tannins. It’s not all perfectly integrated, but it’s interesting, and a good value.
Mar 16th, 2019Ok, not great, little harsh, but drinkable
Ok, not great, little harsh, but drinkable
Feb 27th, 2018
Light, fresh, and fruity. Just enough tannic support.
Light, fresh, and fruity. Just enough tannic support.
Jan 2nd, 2018
Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand
