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97
/ 100
Stuart Knox -
95
/ 100
Bob Campbell MW
Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2021
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
New Zealand
Country
Central Otago,
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
10-15 Years
Cellaring
Scores
97 / 100"Bright ruby with purple glints to the edge. Black cherry, cola and dark slate aromatics. Fills the palate with intense, fragrant red fruits that meld with exotic spices and a dark slate minerality that adds further to the appeal. Tannins are powdery, ensuring it remains focused and offers tension from start to finish. Serious intent and delivery here"
- Stuart Knox
95 / 100
"Supple wine with precision and purity. Dark cherry, floral/violet, mixed spice, nicely integrated oak and berry/blackcurrant flavours. Restrained, elegant wine that has been made with a light touch"
- Bob Campbell MW
Tasting Notes
Description
The Tiger Pinot Noir hails from a single vineyard nestled within the Lowburn sub-region of Central Otago. The vineyard gently ascends from the valley floor, benefiting from its elevated position and facilitating a gradual ripening process that develops intricate layers of flavour nuances and soft, velvety tannins in the wine.
Wines sourced from this vineyard typically exhibit aromatic notes of spice, red berries, and violets. The palate is structured with multiple layers of finely integrated, textural tannins.
Winemakers Comments:
An enticing bouquet that slowly opens to reveal ripe red fruits of cherry and plum with subtle hints of raspberry and smoked dried herbs. Velvety texture and elegance hit the mid-palate to reveal layers upon layers of flavour. The finish lingers gracefully with a calm persistence and a luminous acidity that delivers pleasing freshness and length.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity