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The First Paddock Gibbston Pinot Noir, Two Paddocks 2015

RegionNew Zealand
Subregion New Zealand > Central Otago
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyPinot Noir

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Tasting Notes

Pale ruby-purple colored, the 2015 First Paddock Pinot Noir has a compelling nose of red cherries, cranberries and red currants, plus underlying garrigue, earth, game and dried herb notes. Light to medium-bodied and displaying commendable finesse, the palate has a great intensity of complex, earthy/savory flavors with a solid structure and excellent length. Bravo! Drink 2016-2024

94+
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate (228), December 2016

Dense, offering fleshy tannins and a smoky overtone to the dried cherry and pomegranate flavors. Crisp and vibrant, with sandalwood and cigar notes lingering on the finish. Drink now through 2027.

91
MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator, June 2017

Light in colour but not in flavour. Elegant wine showing lovely purity and ethereal texture. Delicate cherry and raspberry flavours with spicy oak and a suggestion of fresh herbs. Charming wine with underlying power. Very impressive.

96
Bob Campbell MW, April 2017

Plenty of structural emphasis here. This has an array of baking spices and wild herbs with wild cherry and red currant fruit aromas. The palate is firm and forthright with punchy acid drive as well as a web of bold tannins and vibrant red cherry fruit flavors. Finishes fresh and assertive. Needs a year or two. Screw cap.

93
Nick Stock, JamesSuckling.com, November 2017
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