Pencarrow Martinborough Pinot Noir 2021

Description

Blackberry, Cherry, Oak

"It’s splendidly fruited and beautifully expressed on the nose with dark cherry, roasted nut, dried mushroom and mixed spice aromas, leading to a succulent palate offering terrific weight and fine flow. Beautifully framed by silky tannins, making it highly appealing. At its best: now to 2029" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Dec 2023

"Moderately deep ruby-red with a black hue, even colour throughout. The nose is gentle and elegant, with aromas of cherry, blackberry, herbs and delicate spice. Medium-full bodied, aromas of black cherry, blackberry and thyme entwined with black pepper, nutmeg and savoury, earthy elements. Smooth, silky tannins and enlivening acidity frame the dark fruit and herb with poise, lending a long, elegant finish. This approachable pinot noir is well-structured with a dark fruit core and herb on a smooth palate" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Jan 2024

"A very attractive bouquet with varietal intensity and energy, aromas and flavours of dark red cherry skin, some raspberry and cola. Fine layers of oak toast and spices from vanilla to clove - are subtle. Textures form fine, ripe and polished tannins, medium+ acid line and core fruit flavours remain persistent, fresh and add length to the finish. An excellent example ready to drink from day of purchase through 2027+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Dec 2023

Medium ruby colour in the glass. Smoky, fruity and savoury; aromas of dark cherry, charred oak, bramble, plum and charcuterie float from the glass. Plump, silky and intensely flavoursome, the palate is brimming with liquorice and black forest fruits- cherry, blackberry, plum and boysenberry- kissed with smoky, toasty oak and a hint of dark chocolate.The tannins are supple and fine, teasing out the long, mouth-watering finish.

Crafted from Pinot Noir Grapes grown at the Pencarrow, Pinnacles & Woolshed Vineyards.Fermented with some whole cluster and wild yeast, before 10 months ageing in French Oak, of which 25% new.

Food Pairing: Enjoy with Peking Duck, Beef Bourguignon or a juicy T-bone steak, medium rare. Delicious now, this will continue to improve through 2027 and drink through 2030.