Greenhough Stone's Throw Pinot Noir 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Greenhough
Label Name:
 
Stone's Throw Pinot Noir
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
New Zealand
Region:
 
Nelson
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
14-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Organic (BioGro NZ). Notable scores for Stone's Throw/Greenhough in various vintages: Robert Parker ~90 pts (previous vintage), Cameron Douglas 92 pts (2023 wine), Wine Orbit 94 pts (2021)

Tasting Note
Bright, perfumed Pinot Noir with cherry, raspberry and cranberry, red florals, light spice and savory mushroom notes; chalky fine tannins, lively acidity, light–medium body and a persistent mineral-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast duck, roast/pan‑seared salmon, mushroom risotto, pork belly, soft cheeses. Asian: teriyaki chicken, char siu pork, miso‑glazed eggplant, Korean BBQ, seared tuna/salmon sashimi.

Production Method
Certified organic (BioGro), hand-harvested fruit, cool-climate fermentations, small percentage maturation in French oak (mostly neutral), ~9–11 months ageing, minimal intervention, bottled under screwcap.

Vineyard Info
Greenhough is a family-owned Nelson estate (Andrew Greenhough & Jenny Wheeler), established c.1990. Small-scale, organic producer making Burgundian-style Pinots and other varietals with sustainable practices.