97 Points
95 Points
95 Points
96 Points

Clos Ostler Caroline’s Pinot Noir 2021

SKU: OCPN202110 UCNZ

~~$125.00~~ $109.99

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Generously proportioned with black fruit, Damson plum & Bing cherry at the core, seasoned with perfumed clove, anise & black pepper top notes all underpinned by a lovely savoury maritime character to give the wine intrigue.

The oak is fine, fresh and subtly toasty that integrates beautifully into the bouquet.

In the mouth the wine is deceptively full bodied, showing density & concentration of those beautiful fruits & spices that then lie back into a structural framework of fine, supple tannins & lacy acidity which flow through the wine; a graceful line running long and poised.

Critic Scores

97 // Sam Kim

"“Seductive and immensely complex, the enticing bouquet shows dark berry, dried porcini, warm spice and cedar characters. The palate exhibits outstanding concentration and depth, gracefully framed by rich texture and beautifully melded tannins. Plush and seamless with an impressively long, expansive finish. At its best: now to 2036.”"

95 // Bob Campbell MW

"“Dense, intense pinot noir with cherry/berry, spicy/smoky oak, cassis, and a lingering fruity finish. Tight, compact wine with pleasing layers and a taut structure that shows exciting bottle maturation potential. Drink now – 2031” Silken-textured wine that can be appreciated now but has good potential to develop with bottle age."

95 // Candice Chow

"“Deep crimson with a hint of purple, lighter on the rim. The bouquet is captivating, with sweet and delicate aromas of cherry, raspberry, floral, herb and savoury attributes. Medium-bodied, aromas of Morello cherry and raspberry entwined with cherry blossom, cinnamon, thyme, hibiscus tea and black pepper. A chalky mineral texture coats the palate along with silky tannins braided with lacy acidity, carrying a refined, extended, mesmerising finish. Match with duck breast and suckling pig over the next 10 years. Clones 115, 667, 777, UCD6 and Abel, handpicked, fermented to 13.5% alc, aged 15 months in Burgundy barrels, 20% new oak.”"

96 // Cameron Douglas MS

"“Complex, pure and enticing bouquet of mineral chalky soils and ripe fruits of dried raspberry and dark cherry, boysenberry and soft dried herbs suggesting sage and thyme. The use of oak is specific and precise with scents of mostly new barrel with some older. As the wine touches the palate the flavours of oak strike first then give way to the core fruit and mineral flavours from the bouquet then dried herb and savoury complexities. There’s a tautness to the palate with an abundance of polished tannins and barrel spice, plenty of acidity and a complex finish. A wine for the cellar with best drinking likely from 2028 through 2038+.”"

Product Details

Red

2021

Pinot Noir

Clos Ostler

Waitaki Valley, Central Otago, New Zealand

10-15 Years

Stelvin

13.5%

750ml (Bottle)

Available for Purchase

Sustainable

Estimated dispatch from Warehouse: Monday, May 19, 2025

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Description

Immensely complex and seductive, the bouquet shows dark berry, bouquet garni, game, dried mushroom and toasted nut aromas. It's superbly concentrated on the palate delivering outstanding depth and breath, combined with seamless texture and beautifully infused tannins. Symphonic and engaging with an impressively long gratifying finish. At its best: now to 2035.
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Cherry, Red Fruits, Redcurrant

Palate:

Cherry, Nutmeg, Plum

Food Pairings:

Fish

Game

Poultry

Tasting Notes

Description

Immensely complex and seductive, the bouquet shows dark berry, bouquet garni, game, dried mushroom and toasted nut aromas. It's superbly concentrated on the palate delivering outstanding depth and breath, combined with seamless texture and beautifully infused tannins. Symphonic and engaging with an impressively long gratifying finish. At its best: now to 2035.

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Cherry, Red Fruits, Redcurrant

Palate:

Cherry, Nutmeg, Plum

Food Pairings:

Fish

Game

Poultry

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