2020 | Allan Scott Family Winemakers | Pinot Noir

This succulent Pinot Noir has aromas of spice, currant and dark Ghana chocolate. A juicy cherry mouthfeel matches perfectly with the grippy bitterness of the dark cocoa. A long and luxurious feel on the palate will remind you of your favourite cherry jam colliding with that warm dark cup of black tea.

Reviews:

• Wine Enthusiast: On the richer, darker end of the spectrum, this well-priced Pinot offers powerful potpourri aromas that sit atop vibrant red fruit, savory spice and a sanguine character. Somewhat meaty, mealy oak lingers beneath. In the mouth, the red fruit and spice feel fresh, even if the acidity is a little sharp. Chiseled, savory tannins add some heft. This is still a baby and should age nicely over the next five to eight years.

• Wine Spectator: Delivers a core of juicy, vibrant cherry, cranberry and pomegranate notes, with tomato leaf, spice, white pepper, tobacco and a hint of cocoa on the velvety finish.

Producer Information

Allan Scott Family Winemakers is a New Zealand wine producer of the Marlborough region, established by the eponymous founder in 1990. The estate was one of the first independent boutique wineries of the Marlborough region and today, remains family-owned. The estate vineyards are located in Rapaura along the northern edge of the Wairau Valley. Here, young silt and clay-based soil types combined with cool night time temperatures and high sunshine hours creates ideal terroir for viticulture. The Wallops Vineyard is one of the oldest within the company's holdings, planted in 1985 by Allan and Catherine Scott originally for contract growing. The flagship range of The Eli Collection is a duo of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, sourced from the best plots of the family estate. The core range of the portfolio includes Riesling and Pinot Gris from Marlborough, Chardonnay and Merlot from Hawke's Bay and a Sauvignon Blanc from Nelson. The range is designed to be affordable and well-suited to a broad range of palates. Additionally, a single vineyard selection of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rielsing and Pinot Noir are included as well as a range of méthode traditionelle titled Allan Scott Cecilia.

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