Dog Point Pinot Noir 2014

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dog Point
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2014
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Marlborough (Wairau/Wairau Valley)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-17°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 96; Jeb Dunnuck 94; Wine Spectator 93

Tasting Note
Bright red and dark cherry, plum and raspberry, with floral violets, forest floor, spice, subtle oak and savoury herb notes; silky texture, fine-grained tannins and a long, polished finish.

Food Pairing
Roast duck, lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, pork loin; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, miso-glazed salmon or eggplant, mushroom ramen, teriyaki dishes.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested estate fruit, small portion whole‑cluster, native yeasts, aged ~18 months in French oak (approx. 50% new), minimal racking/fining and light filtration.

Vineyard Info
Founded by Ivan Sutherland and James Healy from Cloudy Bay; estate in the Wairau Valley, converted to organic practices and Biogro certification; boutique, low‑yield viticulture focused on site expression.