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2021 Valli Pinot Noir Waitaki Vineyard
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A unique, matte garnet hue with aromas of wild strawberry, cassis, and mulberry laced with maple, cedar and wild thyme. The intriguing bouquet is followed on the palate with garrigue spice, cardamom, strawberry, tart cherry, and mushroom. The wine is concentrated yet bright with fine tannins and incredible persistence, finishing with distinctive salinity. Intense fragrance, unique savoury undertones, and electric energy = classic Waitaki Pinot Noir and 2021 has it in spades. Captivating at release, this wine will continue to develop for at least a decade. -Jen Parr, October 2022
Awards and Reviews
100/100 Points Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
96/100 Points Cameron Douglas MS
96/100 Points 5 Stars Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
4.5 Stars Michael Cooper
95/100 Points Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review
91/100 Points Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous.com
Wine Making
Harvest Date:3rd May 2021
Brix:24.5
Whole Bunch:0%
Peak Fermentation Temp: 29°C
Average Cuvaison:23 Days
Oak Percentages:New 29%
Time in Barrel:11 Months
Coopers Used:Mercurey, Ana Selection
Fining:None
Filtering:None
Alcohol:14 %
Total Bottles Produced 592 dozen
Awards and Reviews
100/100 Points Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews
96/100 Points Cameron Douglas MS
96/100 Points 5 Stars Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
4.5 Stars Michael Cooper
95/100 Points Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review
91/100 Points Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous.com
Wine Making
Harvest Date:3rd May 2021
Brix:24.5
Whole Bunch:0%
Peak Fermentation Temp: 29°C
Average Cuvaison:23 Days
Oak Percentages:New 29%
Time in Barrel:11 Months
Coopers Used:Mercurey, Ana Selection
Fining:None
Filtering:None
Alcohol:14 %
Total Bottles Produced 592 dozen