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Pinot Noir Gibbston Vineyard, Valli Wines 2019

RegionNew Zealand
Subregion New Zealand > Central Otago
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyPinot noir

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Tasting Notes

Such attractive, fragrant complexity here with bright strawberries, red cherries and spice, as well as a leafy edge and wild herbs. Some pepper, too. The palate has striking elegance with piercing acidity and flavors of yellow clingstone peach, nectarine and red plum. Smooth-honed, long and plush tannins. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

95
James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, February 2021

Transparent with massive drive and energy. So complete. Pure and multi-faceted. Not forced. Just everything in its place with ripe fruit and such drive. Sweet mushroom note. So incredibly long! 13.5%. Drink now – 2034

18
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, February 2023

The medium to full-bodied 2019 Gibbston Vineyard Pinot Noir (from the winery's home vineyard) is again a top performer. Complex aromas of pencil shavings, wild herbs, root vegetables and Bing cherries all make appearances, while the tannins are exquisitely balanced and supple, the fruit concentrated and ripe, and the finish long and mouthwatering. Expect this beauty to drink well for a decade, perhaps even longer.

94
Joe Czerwinski, Wine Advocate, June 2021
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