Blind River Pinot Noir 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Blind River
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Awatere Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Cameron Douglas MS — 93 points (review dated May 25, 2024)

Tasting Note
Perfumed ruby; aromas of strawberry, raspberry, dark cherry and plum with savory herb and subtle smoky oak. Medium-bodied with taut acidity, polished tannins and a chalky, long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, duck, grilled salmon, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, teriyaki salmon/chicken, miso‑glazed eggplant, shiitake & tofu stir‑fry.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested Awatere fruit; small-batch fermentation with gentle extraction; matured ~10–12 months in French oak barrels (proportion new varies). Typical Marlborough Pinot Noir vinification.

Vineyard Info
Blind River (Redwood Pass vineyards, Awatere Valley) — small family‑owned producer associated with the Feickert/Redwood Pass site; boutique single‑vineyard Pinots for local and export markets.