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97 Points
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95 Points
VALLI is the personal vocation of pioneering winemaker Grant Taylor, name is synonymous with Otago Pinot Noir, crafting exceptional wines since 1993.
Bannockburn sits at the heart of one of the wine world's most promising Pinot locations outside Burgundy.
Deep garnet hue, captivating bouquet of fresh florals, herbs, red/blue fruits, licorice, earthy notes, and new leather. Flavors mirror these scents with vibrant fruit, savoury depth, and delightful florals, starts fresh, turns silky, ends memorably.
Estimated dispatch from Warehouse:
Wednesday, October 09, 2024
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Description
A moderate ruby-red color, displaying even consistency throughout. It offers an elevated and savory bouquet with forest floor and mushroom aromas intertwined with thyme, spice, violet, cherry, and loganberry. The wine is medium to full-bodied, delivering flavors of dark cherry, loganberry, and violet entwined with notes of black pepper, licorice, cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme, and forest floor. Fine-grained, velvety tannins provide a structured palate that gradually unveils savoury nuances. Integrated acidity contributes to a persistent and spiced finish. This Pinot Noir is impressively well-structured, offering both texture and grip, along with enduring savoury qualities. Its integrated acidity ensures a lingering finish with captivating spice notes. It pairs beautifully with lamb and duck and has the potential to age gracefully for the next 15 years.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits
Palate:Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry
Food Pairings:
Asian
Cheese
Red Meat
Spicy
Description
A moderate ruby-red color, displaying even consistency throughout. It offers an elevated and savory bouquet with forest floor and mushroom aromas intertwined with thyme, spice, violet, cherry, and loganberry. The wine is medium to full-bodied, delivering flavors of dark cherry, loganberry, and violet entwined with notes of black pepper, licorice, cinnamon, nutmeg, thyme, and forest floor.
Fine-grained, velvety tannins provide a structured palate that gradually unveils savoury nuances. Integrated acidity contributes to a persistent and spiced finish. This Pinot Noir is impressively well-structured, offering both texture and grip, along with enduring savoury qualities. Its integrated acidity ensures a lingering finish with captivating spice notes. It pairs beautifully with lamb and duck and has the potential to age gracefully for the next 15 years.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits
Palate:
Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry
Food Pairings:
Asian
Cheese
Red Meat
Spicy
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits
Palate:
Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry
Food Pairings:
Asian
Cheese
Red Meat
Spicy