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Churton

Churton The Abyss Pinot Noir

New Zealand, Marlborough

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.0

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WINE DESCRIPTION

Churton The Abyss Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by Churton, a renowned winery in Marlborough, New Zealand. The wine is made from grapes grown in the estate's biodynamic vineyards, which are situated on the hillsides of the Waihopai Valley. The unique terroir of the region, with its clay and limestone soils, combined with the biodynamic farming practices, results in grapes that are full of flavor and character. The winemaking process involves minimal intervention, allowing the natural flavors of the grapes to shine through. The wine is elegant and complex, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. It is a perfect representation of the quality and craftsmanship that Churton is known for.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Churton The Abyss Pinot Noir is an intense, concentrated and complex red.On the nose, there are intense aromas of dark fruits, warm spices, and earthy notes. On the palate, it is full-bodied with a smooth texture and ripe tannins. The flavors are of dark cherries, blackberries, and plums with subtle notes of licorice and dark chocolate. The wine has a long and persistent finish that lingers on the palate. Enjoy this powerful and sophisticated red with a steak dinner or a charcuterie board.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Churton

Region: Marlborough

Marlborough is a wine region located in the northeast corner of New Zealand's South Island. It is the country's largest and most important wine-producing region, accounting for over 75% of the nation's total wine production. With its unique combination of geography, climate, and soil, Marlborough has become a world-renowned producer of high-quality wines. Marlborough's wine industry began in the 1970s, when the first vineyards were planted in the region. Since then, the region has seen tremendous growth, with the number of vineyards increasing from just a handful in the 1970s to over 600 today. Marlborough's wines have become increasingly popular around the world, and the region now produces some of the most sought-after wines in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.0

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