Dry River Pinot Noir 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Dry River
Label Name:
 
Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Martinborough, Wairarapa
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
15-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2020: Bob Campbell MW (The Real Review) ~98/100; Douglas Cameron MS ~96/100; James Suckling ~96/100; multiple high scores and golds from regional reviewers and specialist outlets

Tasting Note
Dark cherry and mulberry with baking spice, wild herb, cedar and earthy mushroom notes; silky yet structured tannins, bright acidity and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted duck with berry jus, lamb or venison, mushroom risotto, truffle pasta; Asian pairings: miso-glazed black cod, hoisin-roasted duck, pork belly, and char siu or Korean BBQ-style grilled meats.

Production Method
Low-intervention winemaking: wild (natural) ferments with significant whole-bunch inclusion (c.45%), gentle extraction and maturation in French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Dry River, founded in 1979, is a benchmark Martinborough producer focused on low-yield, site-driven viticulture and minimal-intervention winemaking. Vineyards include the original site, Craighall and Lovat.