Wairau River Pinot Noir

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

New Zealand, Marlborough

Red wine

3.8

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Wairau River Pinot Noir is a premium wine produced by Wairau River Wines, a family-owned winery located in the heart of Marlborough, New Zealand. The grapes are sourced from the Wairau River Vineyard, which benefits from a unique microclimate and soil composition. 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 classic expression of Pinot Noir, with a medium body, silky tannins, and flavors of red berries, cherries, and spice. It is a versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes, making it a great choice for any occasion.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Wairau River Pinot Noir offers a delightful bouquet of ripe cherries and plums, complemented by hints of clove and anise.On the palate, the wine is juicy and full-bodied, with a silky texture and flavors of dark fruit and baking spices. The finish is spicy and long, with a hint of smoky oak. Enjoy this wine with roasted mushrooms or grilled salmon.

EXPERT RATING

3.8

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Pinot Noir

ORIGINS

Winery: Wairau River

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.

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