Dry River Pinot Noir
Country
New Zealand
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
Martinborough
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir
vintage
2009 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Alcohol
14%
characteristics
Body
Medium
Medium
Medium
Acidity
High
High
High
Tannin
Low
Low
Low
2009 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product Description
From early tastings immediately prior to bottling through to its en primeur release in 2010 this wine has shown a very positive and continuing evolution. The colour retains its vibrant ruby and purple lights that proceed right to its edges. The nose has a distinctive perfumed lift which is underpinned by softer longiflorum lily scents, musky spice, black olive and an earthy, forest floor character. A layered nose complements the palate and its flavour profile, which displays minerality, red and black fruits, black olive, dried sage and hints of aromatic spices. The wine has a long spreading palate that is lengthy and slightly textured with a viscosity that contributes to the overall suppleness and elegance of the wine. A wine with what I perceive to have a good long future ahead of it. I recommend re-evaluating its progress in 4 years.
Profile
Grape Blended
Pinot Noir 100%
Palate
The wine has a long spreading palate that is lengthy and slightly textured with a viscosity that contributes to the overall suppleness and elegance of the wine.
Colour
Vibrant ruby and purple lights.
Aroma
A layered nose complements the palate and its flavour profile, which displays minerality, red and black fruits, black olive, dried sage and hints of aromatic spices.
Palate
The wine has a long spreading palate that is lengthy and slightly textured with a viscosity that contributes to the overall suppleness and elegance of the wine.
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
:Soft Cheese
Product details
From early tastings immediately prior to bottling through to its en primeur release in 2010 this wine has shown a very positive and continuing evolution. The colour retains its vibrant ruby and purple lights that proceed right to its edges. The nose has a distinctive perfumed lift which is underpinned by softer longiflorum lily scents, musky spice, black olive and an earthy, forest floor character. A layered nose complements the palate and its flavour profile, which displays minerality, red and black fruits, black olive, dried sage and hints of aromatic spices. The wine has a long spreading palate that is lengthy and slightly textured with a viscosity that contributes to the overall suppleness and elegance of the wine. A wine with what I perceive to have a good long future ahead of it. I recommend re-evaluating its progress in 4 years.
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