2023 Nanny Goat Vineyard Central Otago Pinot Noir

92 pts
A vibrant and balanced Central Otago Pinot Noir, showcasing the region’s character with complex layers and exceptional drinkability.

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Description

The 2023 Nanny Goat Pinot Noir is a true reflection of Central Otago's Pinot Noir pedigree, and as always represents exceptional value for Pinot lovers.

Nanny Goat Vineyard is renowned for its dedication to showcasing Central Otago’s rich terroir through careful winemaking practices. Fruit is hand-picked and gently fermented with up to 40% whole bunches, allowing natural yeast to bring out depth and vibrancy. The wine then spends time on skins before maturing in French oak barrels, imbuing it with subtle layers of spice and texture.

Expect a vibrant, complex profile, with juicy red and dark fruits accompanied by hints of toasted spices and a fine, sinewy tannin structure that enhances the wine’s depth. This Pinot Noir offers a beautifully long, balanced finish, making it perfect for drinking now or cellaring for added complexity.

The 2023 Nanny Goat Pinot Noir is a stunning expression of Central Otago’s unique Pinot Noir character - a fresh, elegant, and satisfying wine for any occasion.

92 points - "Intense, concentrated wine with black cherry/berry, raspberry, vanilla, chocolate flavours supported by fine, drying tannins and fruity acidity. Should age well. Give your glass a good swirl to aerate the wine." - Bob Campbell (The Real Review)

92 points - "The density of fruit and chewy tannins impresses. It’s rather muscular and cool in structure, with a steely stone character. Some flint, too. Medium-bodied. Chewy at the end. Give this two or three years to soften, but it’s excellent for the vintage." - James Suckling (JamesSuckling.com)

92 points - "A complete wine with a bouquet of fresh red cherry and quince, along with some button mushrooms and red apple. There's a youthful, taut palate squeeze with a backbone of acidity and a bright core of red berry fruits: plum, cherry, raspberry, and quince. It's still knitting together, with best drinking from late 2025 through 2029 and beyond." - Cameron Douglas MS (The Shout)

WINEMAKER COMMENTS

Bright and lively on the nose with vivid aromas of raspberry, blueberry
and red currant fruits immediately evident while nuances of toasted
brown spice, dried earth and subtle herbaceous notes add complexity.
The palate is vibrant up front with a core of juicy fruits suggestive of
wild berries, red cherry and tamarillo. Cola and toasted spices add layers
of interest to the mid whilst a sinewy thread of fine-grained tannin
entwines the palate and ushers you towards a pleasantly lingering finish.

VINEYARD
A regional blend of fruit grown at our own Queensberry and Bendigo Vineyards alongside fruit produced by our growers throughout the Queensberry, Bendigo, Pisa and Bannockburn sub regions of Central
Otago.

WINEMAKING

Fruit was hand-picked and predominantly destemmed into small 4.2T open top fermenters for a brief pre fermentation maceration before ferment was allowed to begin utilising naturally occurring yeast. A small number of ferments contained up to 40% whole bunches where stem ripeness allowed.

Ferments were managed judiciously, with a maximum of two light
plunges daily at the peak of fermentation to avoid over extraction of tannin. Wines spent between 24 and 32 days on skins prior to pressing to 225L oak barrels for maturation.

Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type Red
Body Light Bodied
Variety Pinot Noir
Country New Zealand
Region Central Otago
Reviewed By The Real Review
James Suckling
Critic Score 92
Alcohol 14%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
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