Gladstone Blairpatrick Pinot Noir 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Gladstone
Label Name:
 
Blairpatrick Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Wairarapa
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Sam Kim (Wine Orbit) 96 pts; Cameron Douglas MS 93 pts; Decanter World Wine Awards 93 pts (2022); Bob Campbell MW (The Real Review) 90 pts

Tasting Note
Dark plum and cherry with floral and savoury nuances, smoky stalk and toasty oak. Opulent, textured palate with chalky, refined tannins and bright acidity; concentrated, elegant finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, mushroom risotto, pork loin, grilled salmon, lamb shoulder. Asian: char siu, miso-glazed eggplant, teriyaki salmon, duck pancakes, soba with mushrooms.

Production Method
100% Pinot Noir; parcels fermented separately in 1–2 tonne fermenters, pressed to barrel, completed natural malo, 25% new French oak. Sulphured Feb 2020 and blended Sept 2020.

Vineyard Info
Gladstone Vineyard is a family-owned Wairarapa producer crafting single-vineyard Pinots focused on site expression and sustainable viticulture.