2017 Spy Valley Pinot Noir

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 91 points

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  6/25/2022 - JeremyZ Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Started somewhat muted, opened up to some dark fruits, oak and leather, but remained light-bodied. Fully opened up was balanced and with a medium-finish. Tannin-focused when tired.

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  5/4/2022 - WineTally Likes this wine:

  100% Pinot Noir
  from two estate vineyards in the Southern Valleys of Marlborough:
  Johnson Vineyard in Waihopai Valley with clay/silt loam over alluvium;
  Outpost Vineyard in Omaka Valley with clay/loess over glacial gravel.
  Sustainably grown.
  Natural fermentation with gentle hand plunging.
  Aged 11 months in French oak barrels.
  13% Abv.
  History: Founded by Bryan and Jan Johnson in 1993
  Managing Director: Amanda Johnson (daughter)
  Chief Winemaker: Paul Bourgeois (until mid-2019, followed by Wendy Stuckey)
  Viticulturist: Adam McCone
  
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  A(ccuracy)=2: Med(turning deep) black cherry. Plush, smoky varietal.
  B(alance)=3: Modulated components in perfect harmony.
  C(omplexity)=2: Berries, plum, stalk, spices.
  D(epth)=1: Sauve mouthfeel. Good length and finish.
  
  Wine Tally Score [2,3,2,1] = 8/10
  
  One of the most "TOGETHER" pinot tasted in a while.
  
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  4/23/2022 - anakha Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Medium ruby color. Tobacco, red cherry, vanilla with some mushroom and smoke. Fruit forward, dry, moderate acidity and a long finish.

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  1/14/2022 - bbrandal Likes this wine:

  Fruity and fresh.cherry, raspberry, vanilla. Could buy again. GOOD 3.5*

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  11/16/2021 - WineGuyFL Likes this wine: 93 Points

  This is one of the best values in my inventory right now. It is an incredible value. A dark PN, which is drinking very well right now.

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