Flavour Profile

Giesen

Giesen Pinot Noir

Name: Giesen Pinot Noir
Brand: Giesen
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.75 (0 reviews)

New Zealand, Marlborough

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

3.6

Sometimes Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Giesen Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by Giesen Wines, a family-owned winery in New Zealand's Marlborough region. The grapes are sourced from select vineyards in the Wairau and Awatere Valleys, which are known for their unique terroir and ideal growing conditions for Pinot Noir. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, gentle handling, and aging in French oak barrels to enhance the wine's complexity and depth. The resulting wine is a beautiful expression of Marlborough Pinot Noir, with a rich and elegant style that showcases the region's distinctive flavors of dark cherry, plum, and spice.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Giesen Pinot Noir has aromas of dried cherries, cranberries, and dark chocolate.On the palate, there is a vibrant acidity and a full body of juicy red fruit flavors. The finish is long and lingering with a hint of spice. This is a classic expression of New Zealand Pinot Noir that's sure to please. Giesen Pinot Noir is a must-try for any wine lover looking for a high-quality New Zealand Pinot Noir.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2028

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: Giesen

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

3.6

0 Reviews