{"id":3862,"date":"2021-07-07T00:21:15","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T00:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winefolio.co.nz\/?p=3862"},"modified":"2021-07-07T22:12:13","modified_gmt":"2021-07-07T22:12:13","slug":"winefolio-top-10-tasting-nz-pinot-noir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/winefolio.co.nz\/?p=3862","title":{"rendered":"WineFolio ‘Top 10 Tasting’ – Pinot Noir"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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This is one of the big ones. Our ‘Top 10 Tastings’ have been building in popularity and size since we started with Pinot Gris, travelling through the New Zealand landscape of Chardonnay and Syrah as we made our way to this weekend\u2019s destination \u2013 Pinot Noir.<\/p>

I noted a recently published tasting that had 8 of the 10 top Pinot Noirs from Marlborough<\/strong> \u2013 certainly a region that emerged as a real player over the last few years. They\u2019ve always had some great sites \u2013 and that I think is key there \u2013 but now other, newer wines are breaking through, and on my recent visit I tried the best Pinot Noir I\u2019ve had from Marlborough at all, so far.<\/p>

Traditional powerhouse, Waiarapa<\/strong> \u2013 with Martinborough<\/strong> as arguably the jewel in it\u2019s crown \u2013 still creates what many afficianados would consider \u2018the best\u2019 of New Zealand\u2019s Pinots. Certainly distinctive, with savoury power and tannin over acidity as key components, but now being met by our other areas as they challenge for recognition. Good to see some new blood coming through \u2013 we had more wines that were \u2018new\u2019 to people from this region than any other.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Pinot of course does come from Hawke\u2019s Bay<\/strong>. True, it\u2019s not what most people would consider the definitive wine of that region \u2013 but we had a couple entered in the Top 10 Tasting, and, again, site would be a key component.<\/p>

My trip in May to North Canterbury<\/strong> re-inforced what is well known about this region \u2013 they make great Pinot Noir there. The Top 10 Tasting was well represented as people had put bottles in my hand from my visits. Other than the limestone influences, the wines from here don\u2019t necessarily shout of any specific \u2018style\u2019 that I can put my finger on, but the standard of Pinot is arguably as high across the board as anywhere else in NZ.<\/p>

Of course we can\u2019t do a tasting of Pinot Noir and not delve into Central Otago<\/strong>. Increasingly recognised, rightly, as specific sub-regions rather than a homogenous whole (a path that Marlborough is also undoubtedly heading down).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Fans will have their favourites \u2013 Bendigo, Gibbston Valley, Bannockburn and so on \u2013 and some producers now create wines from many of those sites. And perhaps more than anywhere (except Waitaki), vintage conditions are at play here. In a great year, Central is right up there with the best Pinots in the world.<\/p>

We had sufficient entries this time to split the tasting in two \u2013 by vintage, with one team just looking at the 2019 entries. Judges were a mixture of experienced sommeliers, judges, \u2018Options\u2019 champions, and writers. We are perhaps the only panel that doesn\u2019t lean heavily on winemakers in the tasting panel, giving us a more consumer-focussed edge. Every few flights we\u2019d take a breather and as \u201cre-set wines\u201d we had some fine New Zealand Chardonnay, a 2020 Pinot ros\u00e9, and a French wine \u2013 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru from Domaine Francois Lamarche.<\/p>

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1st<\/sup> place Terra Sancta Jackson\u2019s Block 2018<\/strong><\/p>

Fresh, aromatic and floral with violets, pepper and red fruits on the nose with a bacon-chorizo smokiness. Truffle, earthiness and spice in balance with the beautiful fruit, in particular a deep, dark cherry. Well-rounded – this is no fruit bomb though \u2013 \u201cElegant and balanced\u201d was one comment. Silky tannins, with power and finesse. A lovely, long finish. A clear winner, with solid Gold marks across all tasters.<\/p>

Winemaker, Austin Black had this to say about his winning wine\u2026<\/p>

\u201cFor me, the Jackson’s is our typical ‘Bannockburn’ Pinot. Shows that Bannie style that the area is known for. Plums and cherries, with a lovely lift of rosemary and flowering thyme, and slinky elegant tannin.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>

2018 was a vintage like none prior – <\/em>the crazy warm and dry year. <\/em>After a dry winter and spring, the hottest summer on record saw growing hours at 160% of average. The combination of heat and lack of rainfall resulted in both tiny berries and accelerated fruit development,<\/em> so we picked really early to preserve acidity. As per normal, no acid adjustments, no yeast food, no DAP etc etc. I think the early picking has made for a really vibrant, energetic wine. And it has built more structure and depth in bottle.<\/em>Whilst this is generally a lighter vintage, Jackson\u2019s Block shows surprising structure and complexity, along with the brightness and vivacity typical of our 2018 vintage\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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2nd<\/sup> place Decibel Martinborough 2019<\/strong><\/p>

Initially brooding, bloody and dark, with a tight newness to it. Serious but already approachable. Lovely fruit \u2013 a distinctive orange rind to go alongside the ripe plum and cherry. Tannins are balanced and smooth. Harmonic. A complete package. \u201cStunning and complex\u201d is a resounding vote of confidence from one judge.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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3rd<\/sup> place Valli Waitaki 2019<\/strong><\/p>

Violets, campari and blueberry muffin on the nose. A special mention to the abundant fruit here – concentrated, juicy and with supple, svelte tannins. Racy with acidity and there\u2019s an earthy, savoury edge to the palate with soy and mocha. Persistant with satisfying depth and finesse. Long, subtler finish. An outstanding expression of Pinot.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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4th<\/sup> place Helio Martinborough 2020<\/strong><\/p>

The top 2020 wine of the tasting, and a newcomer to Martinborough Pinot. Into the top five with a bullet. Lighter colour – opening with an elegant, floral, expressive nose. Bright acidity giving immense flow through to the intense, fleshy, blue-fruited, ripe palate. Nuances of eucalypt, resinous, sappiness. Exhuberant and agile, but generous and with a robust, rich finish. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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5th<\/sup> place Blank Canvas \u2018Escaroth\u2019 2018<\/strong><\/p>

A crazy-good wine from the Taylors Pass area of Marlborough. Lighter colour disguises a Pinot bountiful in flavour and perfume. A little funk initially on the nose, then into a rounded mid-section with real drive and \u2018pop\u2019. Great structure. Serious as well as fun. A lot going on \u2013 plush red berry fruit, loads of spice, ripe tannins. \u201cFull of personality\u201d said the Boss.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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6th<\/sup> place Nautilus \u2018Clay Hills\u2019 2017<\/strong><\/p>

Stunning, deep colour, and with a floral rose and then peppery spice to the nose. Plum, cranberry and darker berries, with spice and herbal elements on the palate. Bold, with a swagger and precision. Oak is absolutely on point \u2013 framing a solid depth and core. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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7th<\/sup> place Schubert \u2018Marion\u2019s Vineyard\u2019 2019<\/strong><\/p>

A complex nose and the palate follows suit. Fruit is succulent \u2013 damson and red liquorice; the oak use quite masterful, and the tannins are silken \u2013 everything in smooth, rich harmony. New world meets old. \u201cSeamless\u201d was agreed upon by our panel.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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8th<\/sup> place Mahi 2019<\/strong><\/p>

Lighter in colour and medium-weighted in body. Juicy, with redcurrant, raspberry, elderberry, rosehip and smoky oak. More open in style; less tension and structure \u2013 playing with the full width of the palate. Savoury, umami and a wet-stone minerality. Great complexity to the finish.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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9th<\/sup> place Valli Bendigo 2019<\/strong><\/p>

Dark, dense and ripe. Crushed thyme, bayleaf over rich, sweet-fruited cherry, pomegranate and bramble. Grippy (in a good way) and balanced tannins. Tight, complex and with great, glossy length. Polished, rich example with fine, lengthy finish. A wine \u201cto scare the pants off a Burgundy\u201d drew smiles around the table.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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10th<\/sup> place equal Misha\u2019s \u2018The High Note\u2019 2018<\/strong><\/p>

Musky and opulent with dark plum, rose petal and lilac on the nose. A rich, bold style that \u201cticks all the boxes\u201d for one taster. Cherry cola, blueberry and heaps of cardamom, cloves and provencal herbs. Toasty oak and fine, taut tannins.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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10th<\/sup> place equal Craggy Range Te Muna Road 2019<\/strong><\/p>

Mid-weight and shows great finesse. Gorgeous, clean and succulent fruit. Complex and finely balanced. Savoury with black olive and a loamy, forest floor character. Quickly develops in the glass. One of our judge\u2019s favourites \u2013 \u201cCould be Burgundy – fabulous!\u201d<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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