Producer: Maison L'Envoye
Region: Central Otago, New Zealand
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Year: 2017
"The 2017 Central Otago Pinot Noir comes out of the chute a bit green and stemmy (it's 50% whole cluster). It clearly needs a year or two to settle down and integrate that element with the bold cherry fruit, but I have little doubt that those components will come together in time, resulting in a wine that's substantially more attractive than it is currently. It's medium to full-bodied, with ample ripeness, silky tannins and solid length on the finish, all of which augur well for the future. It's made at Giant Steps in the Yarra Valley (Australia)."
Alcohol: 13.9%
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