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99
/ 100
Bob Campbell MW -
98
/ 100
Sam Kim
Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2013
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
New Zealand
Country
Martinborough,
Region
13.0%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
99 / 100"Ripe, dense and fairly deep-coloured Pinot Noir with dark-fleshed plum, dark cherry, violet and liquorice flavours plus a hint of rhubarb on the aroma. Clearly a very complex wine that won’t reveal its full potential for a few years yet. I particularly like the wine’s silken texture and almost chewy body. It must surely rate as one of Dry River’s best ever Pinot Noir vintages"
- Bob Campbell MW
98 / 100
"The wine whispers yet the message is crystal clear, persistent and immensely seductive. This is exceptional. Elegant aromas of red/black cherry, floral, clove and hints of dried herb and almond lead to a concentrated palate that is focused, flowing and silky. Outstanding fruit purity with nuances of spicy, savoury complexity. And the rounded, mouth-coating mouthfeel is awesome. Needs time though. At its best: 2018 to 2028."
- Sam Kim
Tasting Notes
Dry River is a highly collected and sought-after producer based in Martinborough. The wines, made by the fantastic winemaker Wilco Lam, are often rated in the top Pinot Noir's in the country. Their wines exemplify the unique terroir and meticulous craftsmanship for which the winery is renowned.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity