Reviews & Ratings

2009 Vavasour Pinot Noir

Winery: Vavasour

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Awatere Valley

State or country: New Zealand

Price: $16

Cases produced: 5,000

KWG Score: 88 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: July 7, 2012

Wine Review: This dark red colored Pinot Noir opens with a red beet and mild black raspberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, nicely balanced, and silky. The flavor profile is a mildly tart plum with hints of black raspberry, black pepper, and a touch of oak. The finish is dry, a touch hot, and slightly prolonged. This Pinot would be a complement roasted Cornish game hens or squab. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Deep garnet in colour, the nose displays black cherry, plum and spice notes. The concentrated palate returns rich liquorice flavours with a long, velvety tannin finish.

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