Dog Point Pinot Noir Marlborough – 2018

A bright perfumed, supple expression of Marlborough pinot noir from clay hill slopes. The fruit is supported by bright florals of rose and violets with crunchy red berry fruit and dried herb notes. The palate is succulent with alluring red cherry, brown spices and silky fine boned tannins. This wine has all the makings of a long lived Marlborough pinot noir and matches perfectly with duck, red meats (particularly venison and lamb), and mushroom dishes.

All grapes are grown organically with no chemicals used in the vineyard, hand-picked and fermented naturally using wild yeasts. The young wine is then aged for 18 months in 30% new French oak barrels.

“Supple, vibrant, organic Pinot Noir with cherry, violet, blackcurrant leaf, spice, anise, and subtle nutty oak flavours. High-energy wine with impressive purity. An elegant and youthful Pinot Noir with obvious cellaring potential.” 95pts, Bob Campbell MW