Saint Clair James Sinclair Marlborough Pinot Noir 2023

Description

Almond, Oak, Raspberry

"It's splendidly fruited and elegantly perfumed on the nose, showing sweet cherry, floral, thyme, toasted almond and subtle spice aromas, followed by a finely flowing palate offering juicy fruit intensity with silky texture and rounded tannins, finishing soothing and complex" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jul 2024

"A lovely example Pinot Noir with aromas and flavours of boysenberry and raspberries, some plum and charry flavours and a fine layer of wood. Dry with persistent flavours that reflect the bouquet, easy tannins and decent line of acidity. Well made, new and ready to drink from day of purchase through 2029" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Jul 2024

"Moderately deep crimson, lighter on edge. The nose is gently full, with aromas of black cherry, strawberry, thyme, cinnamon and clove. Medium-bodied, aromas of black cherry and strawberry melded with pomegranate, thyme, cinnamon and clove. Smooth, supple tannins lightly adorn a creamy palate; invigorating acidity provides a juicy flow and an appetising finish. This Pinot Noir is charming and vibrant with bright fruit on a smooth textured mouthfeel" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Aug 2024

Full bodied fruit driven style with characters of dark berry fruit and toasty oak. Dark garnet in colour. Pronounced aromas of dark berry fruit with notes of dried herbs and a touch of oak. A fruit driven and full-bodied wine, displaying notes of blackberries, cherries and wild raspberry. The palate is silky smooth with delicate toasty oak on the lengthy finish. A Pinot Noir made to be enjoyed in its youth but if cellared carefully will grow and mature in complexity for three years or beyond.