Wairau River Pinot Noir Marlborough 2006

New Zealand | Marlborough

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This Pinot Noir appeared on the 10/14 episode of Bravo TV’s Top Chef!

Violet color. Aromas of red berry fruits and hints of game, framed by toasty oak. Delightfully complex on the palate with a silky texture.

Flavors: Berry, Fruit

Pairs with: Cheese, Cheddar, Gruyere, Parmesan, Poultry and Pork, Duck ala Orange, Ham, Roasted Chicken, Turkey, Hamburger, Steak with Burgundy Sauce, Seafood, Heavy-Halibut, Heavy-Swordfish

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Details:

Alcohol: 13.5%%

PH: 3.60

Sugar: <2 g/l

Aging: 12 months French oak

Harvest Date: April 2005

Bottling Date: July 2006

Fermentation: Open top French cuves

Reviews for this vintage: 2006

vintage: 2006 92 Wine Advocate, Apr. 2008

By Neal Martin

The 2006 Homeblock Pinot Noir is very impressive, a ripe but well-defined nose with red cherry, raspberry and wild strawberry, the palate displaying ripe tannins, a lithe, supple mouthfeel - very natural with cherry and wild strawberry on the earthy finish.

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