An elegantly crisp & refreshing style
Delicate aromas of camomile flower, white peach & lemon zest on the bouquet
An ideal match with pan-fried scallops, or Marlborough mussels
Mystery Single Vineyard Marlborough Pinot Blanc 2018
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Mystery Single Vineyard Marlborough Pinot Blanc 2018
Accolades
Awarded 18+/20 Points & 4 Stars
Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Feb 2021
Awarded 92/100 Points
Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Feb 2021
Awarded 90/100 Points & 4.5 Stars
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2021
Description
- Dry style
- White peach & pear
- Camomile flower
- Refreshing & crisp finish
"Bright, light yellow with a green hue, even colour throughout. The nose is soft, with the purity of apple, pear, underlined a hint of honey, lemon and floral. Medium-light bodied, fresh aroma of lemon zest, sugared grapefruit, apple and pear have a fine core, entwined with floral element and a light note of honey. The mouthfeel is smooth-flowing with an oily texture; acidity is seamless and integrated, flows along a savoury edge. This is a well-rounded Pinot Blanc with a fresh core of fruit, oily textured and a seamless acidity flow. Match with scallops and pork gyoza over the next 2 years. Fruit from a single vineyard alongside the Waihopai River, cool-fermented to 12.5% alc, 5 g/l RS, left on lees for a period of time. Vegan friendly" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Feb 2021
"Aromas are not too dissimilar to Pinot Gris with scents and flavours of apples and white fruits then citrus, a quieter softer spice layer, and a firm phenolic tension highlighting acidity then alcohol. Dry on the palate with a crisp acid line, flavours of citrus then tree fruits and a coarse satin texture. Lovely aperitif and food wine style. Drink now and through 2026" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Feb 2021
"Attractively fruited and elegantly fragrant, the bouquet shows golden peach, baked apple, rockmelon and subtle spice notes, followed by a smooth palate that's supple and lingering. Showing bottle matured complexity, making it a lovely food partner" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2021
Light straw colour in the glass. Delicate aromas of camomile flower, white peach and lemon zest. An elegant combination of ripe white peach, pear drops and fresh lemon peel with a refreshing and crisp finish. A crisp and refreshing Pinot Blanc showing elegant citrus notes. Ready for immediate enjoyment and will elegantly evolve over the next five years.
Pinot Blanc is the white mutation grape of Pinot Noir and is an elegant, aromatic variety. Selected from a single vineyard and grown on soils with a clay underlay and free-draining river stones on the surface. A maritime influence with hot days and cool nights plays an important role in maintaining the acidity and flavours within the grapes. The 2018 vintage started with cool Spring weather, which extended the length of flowering, leading to to open bunches with reduced potential for disease pressure during the early Autumn rains.
During a cool evening, the vineyard was machine harvested and the grapes quickly transported to the winery to be pressed. The juice was fermented at cool temperatures to retain aromatics and fruit flavours. The juice was then left on the lees to add extra depth, texture and complexity to the wine. The wine was then gently fined prior to bottling.
Food Pairing: An ideal match with pan-fried scallops, or Marlborough mussels.
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Really enjoying this wine. Something a little bit different
J - 12/02/2023
This is a lovely drop, which has matured wonderfully. Delicate florals and almost Riesling-like with the citrus note Have just ordered another dozen
J Andrew - 05/09/2022
Just opened to have with my ri e risotto. Lovely feel in the mouth and fragrance. Wil. Order another 6 bottles
Elaine - 29/06/2022
Pleasant, dry and refreshing style of Pinot Blanc with balanced acidity and a lovely hint of CO2.
Max - 17/01/2022
This is my 2nd order. Such good value for the price and nice and dry
Valerie - 15/03/2023
Delicious! Great value. Lovely texture. Wish there was more Pinot Blanc around. Such an underrated variety.
Lee - 07/10/2022
Absolutely love this wine. It goes very well with so many foods - currently one of my all time favourites from BlackMarket.
Robyn - 17/09/2022
Clean and crisp definitely on the dry side Pinot Blanc will become a popular style
Barry - 29/07/2022
Great alternative to the more common varieties, very refreshing
John - 16/06/2022
Subtle, crisp, juicy, round
Michel - 22/02/2021
I personally would not buy this wine again. It has a syrupy texture that I don't like but possibly I just bought the wrong type of wine. I prefer something crisper.
Frances - 24/04/2023
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