{"id":16985,"date":"2017-02-13T14:38:09","date_gmt":"2017-02-13T14:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/?p=16985"},"modified":"2017-02-13T14:38:09","modified_gmt":"2017-02-13T14:38:09","slug":"new-zealand-pinot-noir-some-top-examples-from-marlborough","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/new-zealand\/new-zealand-pinot-noir-some-top-examples-from-marlborough","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand Pinot Noir: some top examples from Marlborough"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I’ve tasted a lot of New Zealand Pinot Noir over recent weeks. Here are some of my favourite picks from Marlborough. This is New Zealand’s largest wine region, and it has more Pinot Noir (2400 hectares) than any other region (Central Otago is second with 1500 hectares). The best sites are in the Southern Valleys (with more consistent soils, with some clay, which suits Pinot better than the braided alluvial soils), and in some bits of the Awatere. This is a selection of some of the best examples from the region that I tried at Pinot 2017. [Please note, I’ve not listed all the wines that scored 93 here.]<\/p>\n

Fromm Fromm Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 Marlborough, New Zealand
\n<\/strong>Fresh, detailed and pure with nice structure under the sappy-edged cherry fruit. There\u2019s some bright raspberry fruit, too. Nice structure here with lovely harmony and fine peppery characters. A really lovely wine with just a hint of reduction. 95\/100
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Catalina Sounds Sound of White Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015 Nelson, New Zealand
\n<\/strong>This is from the Waihopai Valley. Rich, dense and sweet with good structure. Powerful with some real intensity. A rich style that needs some time, but so much finesse. 94\/100
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Yealands Winemaker\u2019s Reserve Pinot Noir 2015 Marlborough, New Zealand
\n<\/strong>This has 15% whole bunch, and it is made in a 3 ton French cuve, from an older vineyard higher up in the Awatere. Fresh, sweet textured cherry and berry fruit with some grip. Has real density and focus. 94\/100
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Te Whare Ra Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013 Marlborough, New Zealand<\/strong>
\nSappy, detailed nose. Lively palate with some grip and nice savoury detail to the focused berry fruit. Taut with a hint of spice and some warmth. Lovely wine. 94\/100<\/p>\n

\"OLYMPUS<\/p>\n

Clos Marguerite Pinot Noir 2015 Marlborough, New Zealand<\/strong>
\nVery lively, fresh and detailed with high acidity. Vivid and intense with lovely cherry and plum fruit, as well as hints of olives and meat. Quite burly and really delicious. 94\/100<\/p>\n

Two Rivers Pinot Noir 2015 Marlborough, New Zealand<\/strong>
\nVery fresh, structured and lively with bright peppery, spicy black fruits and nice grip. Focused and appealing. 94\/\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Corofino Settlement Vineyard East Slope Pinot Noir 2015 Marlborough, New Zealand
\n<\/strong>This is mixed clone from a vineyard in Omaka. It\u2019s 20% whole cluster with the remainder whole berries. Dense with some spicy, peppery notes and sweet cherries and plums. Lively with some richness and spicy detail. Very fine. 94\/100
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Dog Point Pinot Noir 2015 Marlborough, New Zealand<\/strong>
\nSweetly aromatic and supple with nice density. There\u2019s a silky, lush personality to this wine as well as some brightness and richness. A dense example of Dog Point Pinot, a result of small bunches and small berries in this vintage. 94\/100<\/p>\n

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Esk Valley Pinot Noir 2015 Marlborough, New Zealand<\/strong>
\n90% of this wine comes from the Ballochdale vineyard, at the end of the Awatere. Pure and supple with lovely cherry and raspberry fruit. Nice purity: linear with a hint of sappiness and nice finesse. So elegant, and great value. 94\/100<\/p>\n

Clos Henri Pinot Noir 2014 Marlborough, New Zealand
\n<\/strong>From heavy clay soil. Smooth and textural with a sweet fruit character. Warm, ripe black cherry and plum fruit. Grainy and detailed with nice precision and lovely depth. 93\/100
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Churlton The Abyss Pinot Noir 2013 Marlborough, New Zealand
\n<\/strong>There\u2019s real structure and density to the Churton Pinots: they aren\u2019t always the most elegant, but there\u2019s a lot of interest to them. Sweet, spicy and detailed with ripe black fruits and plum notes. Grippy tannins with nice weight. Fresh and firm, showing real structure. 93\/100<\/p>\n

Framingham F-Series Pinot Noir 2015 Marlborough, New Zealand
\n<\/strong>Lovely supple, fine-grained cherry and plum fruit with good structure and purity. Smooth and quite pure with lovely weight. 93\/100
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Hans Herzog Estate Pinot Noir 2010 Marlborough, New Zealand
\n<\/strong>Supple and elegant, made in a lighter style with some peppery notes as well as bright red cherry fruit. Suble herby hints, too. 93\/100
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Lawson Dry Hills The Pioneer Pinot Noir 2015 Marlborough, New Zealand
\n<\/strong>This comes from the Waihopai Valley, and it\u2019s a barrel selection. Lovely fine cherry and raspberry fruit with a bit of grip. Structured and appealing with berry and cherry fruit. Has real depth. 93\/100
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Spy Valley Envoy Pinot Noir Outpost Vineyard 2014 Marlborough, New Zealand<\/strong>
\nSupple and juicy with fresh, lively cherry fruit. There\u2019s some grip here and some peppery fruit. Vivid. Needs time. 93\/100<\/p>\n

Find these wines with wine-searcher.com<\/a><\/p>\n

See also: The Marlborough Pinot Noir Safari<\/a>, with a film<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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