WINE DESCRIPTION
Mount Riley Pinot Noir is a testament to perseverance and meticulous craftsmanship. Produced by Mount Riley, this wine hails from Marlborough's Southern Valleys sub-region, where the vineyard team overcame challenging growing conditions to deliver exceptional fruit. Sourced from three distinct vineyards, this Pinot Noir showcases a diverse clone selection, resulting in a complex and complete wine. Cold maceration of the grapes, small parcel fermentation, and nine months of aging in French oak barriques impart vibrant, pure fruit character and a depth of flavor that typifies the style of Mount Riley's esteemed Pinot Noir.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Mount Riley Pinot Noir is a medium-bodied red wine with aromas of red cherry, spice, and earth.On the palate, it is juicy and fresh, with vibrant acidity and delicate tannins. The wine has a long finish of dark cherry and spice. This is a smooth and elegant Pinot Noir that will pair well with roasted pork dishes, game meats, and mushrooms.
EXPERT RATING
4.5
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2028
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Pinot Noir
ORIGINS
Winery: Mount Riley
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
3.7
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