"Offering charming drinking" Wine Orbit
This Pinot Noir expresses black fruits like boysenberries & blueberries with subtle floral notes
Pairs excellently with NZ lamb & slow cooked beef checks, or with mushroom accented dishes
Villa Maria Earth Garden Marlborough Pinot Noir 2022
Villa Maria Earth Garden Marlborough Pinot Noir 2022
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Awarded 91/100 Points & 4.5 Stars
Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2023
Awarded 90/100 Points
Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, May 2023
Description
- Dark plum
- Boysenberries
- Dried herb
- Powder tannins
"Delightfully complex, the fragrant bouquet shows dark plum, mixed spice, game and dried herb aromas, leading to a brightly expressed palate that's succulent and finely flowing. Well framed by polished tannins, offering charming drinking. Certified organic. At its best: now to 2027" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2023
"Aromas and flavours of bing cherry and red apple skin, red currant and spices from fruit and wood. Crisp and dry with moderately firm tannins, lots of polish and style, medium+ acid line and even lengthy finish. Best drinking from late 2023 through 2029" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, May 2023
This Pinot Noir expresses black fruits like boysenberries and blueberries with subtle floral notes and gentle acidity. The cocoa powder tannins and smoky toasty notes add complexity with a generous earthy textural finish.
The Marlborough growing season started off well with very little frost pressure during spring. Flowering went without a glitch, due healthy soil moisture levels the canopies looked lush and vibrant. The start of 2022 summer was slightly colder; February was below the long-term average in temperature however the weather settled with a slightly damp autumn.
Mixture sizes open top fermenters, gentle extraction of tannins to frame fresh fruit characteristics, natural ferments with yeasts from the vineyards are encouraged.
Food Pairing: This wine pairs well with New Zealand lamb, but rich enough to enhance slow-cooked beef cheeks. For a plant-based alternative, try with mushroom or truffle-accented dishes to accentuate it’s earthy character.
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