2012 Nobilo New Zealand Pinot Noir

The fruit for the 2012 Nobilo New Zealand Pinot Noir was sourced from Southern Wairau Valleys, predominantly in the Waihopai Valley, an area renowned for its large diurnal difference with hot days and cool nights. The hot days allow the grapes to ripen fully and the cool nights help to keep acid structure to add intensity of flavor and well-balanced tannin structure to the wine. The eleven-year-old vineyards are planted on alluvial soils over a clay base resulting in an even ripening throughout the vineyard that delivers an excellent intensity of flavor and color, which deepens each year of maturity.

The 2012 Nobilo New Zealand Pinot Noir is balanced and soft, with flavors of black currant, cherry and oak; medium-bodied with round tannins and long, balanced finish. Pair it with New Zealand Chef Matt Lambert’s Lamb dish or a mushroom risotto.

Nobilo New Zealand Pinot Noir with lamb and vegetables

Rating: Very Good (88) | $20 | 13.0% ABV

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