2021 Waitaki Vineyard Pinot Noir, Valli Vineyards, North Otago

£49.00

“Moderately deep ruby-red with a garnet reflection, slightly lighter on the rim. The nose is enticing and complex, enveloping fresh and dried floral from afar. In the glass, hibiscus, rose and herbs interweaved with Bing cherry, plum, strawberry, shiitake, sous bois and spice. Medium-bodied, expressive and concentrated palate layered Bing cherry, plum and strawberry, unveiling hibiscus, rose petal, wild thyme, sous bois, shiitake, cedar and black pepper. Velvety tannin lightly coated with palate with texture, penetrating undergrowth, liquorice and savoury elements. Seamless, lacy acidity carries spice to linearity. This Pinot Noir is immensely pleasurable, with a complex, concentrated core, fine tannin structure and seamless integration, showing excellent cellaring potential. Match with game and truffle over the next 12+ years. Fruit from Grant’s Road, 100% destemmed fruit, fermented to 14% alc, aged 11 months in French oak barrels, 29% new.”

20/20 (100 Points), Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

“The 2021 Waitaki Vineyard Pinot Noir is grown on the limestone soils of Waitaki, and the wine is super fresh and detailed as a result. There’s crushed shells, balsamic poached strawberry, pink peppercorns, a hint of bay leaf and saltbush and layers of cherry skin. This is all understated flow, fresh blood and elegance. What a superb wine.”

95 Points, Erin Larkin, The Wine Advocate

 

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Founded by pioneering winemaker Grant Taylor in 1998, Valli produces award-winning pinot noirs and white wines highlighting the subregions of Otago.

A unique, “matt” garnet hue with aromas of wild strawberry, cassis, and mulberry laced with maple, cedar and wild thyme. The intriguing bouquet is followed on the palate with garrigue spice, cardamom, strawberry, tart cherry, and mushroom. The wine is concentrated yet bright with fine tannins and incredible persistence, finishing with distinctive salinity. Intense fragrance, unique savoury undertones, and electric energy = classic Waitaki Pinot Noir and 2021 has it in spades. Captivating at release, this wine will continue to develop for at least a decade.” Jen Parr – October 2022

 

Additional Information

ABV

14%

Bottle Size

Bottle 75cl

Colour

Red

Country

New Zealand

Critic Score

20/20

Drink until

2036

Style

Still

Sweetness

Dry

Vintage

2021

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