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2021 Valli Waitaki Pinot Noir (Screwcap)

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May 19, 2024 - $37

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RATINGS

95The Wine Advocate

...super fresh and detailed...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.

91Vinous / IWC

...savory, spicy and evidently oaked Pinot Noir... It feels ripe and welcoming with 14% alcohol and a soft, rich texture...exuding a gravelly texture.

17Jancis Robinson

Lifted and perfumed, with pure red fruit and a peppery spiciness. Very charming in its perfume... Tannins are velvety yet dry, balanced by just enough sweet red-cherry flavour. Very pretty.

REGION

New Zealand, Otago, Central Otago

Otago, also referred to as Central Otago, is one of the world’s most southern wine producing regions. Located in the interior of the southern end of New Zealand’s South Island, it includes about 5,000 vineyard acres, nearly 70% of which are planted to Pinot Noir. The remaining acres are planted to Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer. Most Otago vineyards are at 1,000 feet above sea level and are exposed to wide daily temperature swings. Days are hot and nights are cold. Summers are dry but substantial snows are normal in winter. Europeans moved to the area in the 1860s during a rush to find gold, and the first grape vines were planted by a French gold miner who decided it might be lucrative to make wine. Serious commercial wine production didn’t start until the mid-20th century, however, and most expansion has come since the 1990s. In 1996 there were 11 wineries in Otago; today there are nearly 100.

TYPE

Red Wine, Pinot Noir

This red wine is relatively light and can pair with a wide variety of foods. The grape prefers cooler climates and the wine is most often associated with Burgundy, Champagne and the U.S. west coast. Regional differences make it nearly as fickle as it is flexible.