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95 Points
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94 Points
VALLI is the personal vocation of pioneering winemaker Grant Taylor, name is synonymous with Otago Pinot Noir, crafting exceptional wines since 1993.
New Zealand’s newest and most exciting wine growing region, with the first commercial vintage being in 2004.
Complex and fragrant with sweet cherry, dried herb, earthy mushroom, and roasted hazelnut aromas, the palate is weighty and silky, with rounded mouthfeel and gentle tannins, leading to a long, flavourful finish.
Estimated dispatch from Warehouse:
Wednesday, October 09, 2024
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Description
The wine presents a moderately deep ruby-red hue with a garnet shimmer at the edges. Its aromatic profile is captivating and intricate, offering a bouquet of both fresh and dried florals that can be sensed from a distance. As you raise the glass to your nose, the scents of hibiscus, roses, and herbs gracefully intertwine with notes of Bing cherry, plum, strawberry, shiitake mushrooms, forest floor, and a touch of spice. On the palate, this wine is medium-bodied, showcasing expressive and concentrated layers of Bing cherry, plum, and strawberry. These flavors gradually reveal undertones of hibiscus, rose petals, wild thyme, forest floor, shiitake mushrooms, cedar, and a hint of black pepper. Velvety tannins provide a gentle, textured coating to the palate, while hints of undergrowth, licorice, and savory elements subtly penetrate. This Pinot Noir boasts seamless, lacy acidity that carries the spice notes with a sense of linear finesse. It is an immensely enjoyable wine, characteri
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:
Fish
Game
Poultry
Description
The wine presents a moderately deep ruby-red hue with a garnet shimmer at the edges. Its aromatic profile is captivating and intricate, offering a bouquet of both fresh and dried florals that can be sensed from a distance. As you raise the glass to your nose, the scents of hibiscus, roses, and herbs gracefully intertwine with notes of Bing cherry, plum, strawberry, shiitake mushrooms, forest floor, and a touch of spice.
On the palate, this wine is medium-bodied, showcasing expressive and concentrated layers of Bing cherry, plum, and strawberry. These flavors gradually reveal undertones of hibiscus, rose petals, wild thyme, forest floor, shiitake mushrooms, cedar, and a hint of black pepper. Velvety tannins provide a gentle, textured coating to the palate, while hints of undergrowth, licorice, and savory elements subtly penetrate.
This Pinot Noir boasts seamless, lacy acidity that carries the spice notes with a sense of linear finesse. It is an immensely enjoyable wine, characteri
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:
Fish
Game
Poultry
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits
Palate:
Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry
Food Pairings:
Fish
Game
Poultry