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Estate Pinot Noir, Two Paddocks 2016

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

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Tasting Notes

Mid crimson. Fabulously scented though and obviously more fresh-fruited than the 2008 but I still get that touch of sweet herbs and tobacco. It’s as if someone had given me tobacco infused with cherry. Deep and luxuriant on the palate without weight and with a long, spicy, fresh finish. So much family likeness to the 2008. Juicy and vibrant as well as deep and firm, the tannins nicely dry on the finish.

17.5
Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, January 2018

Fresh and juicy, featuring cherry and raspberry flavors that are bright and fragrant, with details of toasted rye, dried lavender and sarsaparilla, set on a dense, tight body. Shows plenty of concentration and spicy details that linger. This may become more expressive with short-term cellaring. Drink now through 2030.

91
MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator, January 2018

A blend of the Bannockburn, Earnscleugh and Gibbston vineyards. This leads with ripe sweet cherry-berry fruit aromas ahead of a spicy and meaty background. Plenty of youthful appeal. The palate is succulent and packed with vibrant flesh, attractive red cherry fruit and plenty of lithe, juicy tannins. Drink now. Screw cap.

92
Nick Stock, JamesSuckling.com, November 2017

A blend of the Bannockburn, Earnscleugh and Gibbston vineyards. This leads with ripe sweet cherry-berry fruit aromas ahead of a spicy and meaty background. Plenty of youthful appeal. The palate is succulent and packed with vibrant flesh, attractive red cherry fruit and plenty of lithe, juicy tannins. Drink now. Screw cap.

92
Nick Stock, JamesSuckling.com, November 2017
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