2020 Konrad Marlborough Pinot Noir

No need to lay this down or over-think things, it ticks every box for your next midweek Pinot! And terrific value too.
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This is just a lovely, easy-drinking Pinot Noir, in classic charming and fruit-forward Marlborough style.

No need to lay this down or over-think things, it ticks every box for your next midweek Pinot! And terrific value too.

90 points - "Aromas of redcurrants, cherries and dried flowers. Medium body with fresh acidity. Juicy and crunchy with fruity character on the palate. Candied watermelon. Succulent finish. Drink now or hold." - James Suckling

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    Lynne H.
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    1 year ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Enjoyed this one

    Light easy drinking red. My favourite of the last batch I ordered

Viticulture

This is our single vineyard Pinot Noir grown in the Konrad family’s own Waihopai Valley block. It is grown on an arch cane canopy with yields restricted to ensure the small, intensely flavoured grapes ripen to optimum maturity.

Winemaking

The fruit was picked in the cool of the night then cold soaked for a week prior to a warm, wild ferment. The caps were plunged regularly during primary fermentation to extract the right amount of colour, tannin & flavour from the skins. After a short post-ferment maceration, the wine was pressed and matured in seasoned French oak barriques for 10 months prior to bottling.

Tasting Notes

As this vineyard ages we are beginning to see some lovely old vine characters showing through. Deep crimson in colour, the nose shows profound ripe fruit characters, exotic earthy spice notes and a hint of toasty oak. In the mouth the wine is firm up front, showing classic black cherry and damson plum fruit with lovely density and poise. The tannins are ripe & powdery giving an impression of mocha and liquorice.Structural acidity gives the wine great length of flavour, allowing the fruit to run its full course through the palate.

Cellaring

Leave this in the cellar for 2 years before opening and you will be well rewarded. It will age for 8-10 years at least. Decant & aerate for maximum enjoyment.

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Light Bodied
Variety Pinot Noir
Country New Zealand
Region Marlborough
Reviewed By James Suckling
Critic Score 90
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2020
Closure Screw Cap

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