Kings Wrath Pinot Noir 2018/21
Country/Region of Origin: New Zealand

Region: New Zealand, Marlborough

Grape variety: Pinot Noir

Tasting notes: This wine needs a few minutes in glass first to relax and begin to open up – then - a range of cherry, sweet cranberry and freeze dried raspberry aromas – young, forward, generous; a touch of milk chocolate followed by sweet oak with smoky edges ensue. Smooth, soft and generous. The palate is filled with flavours of raspberry and dark cherry then a little more milk chocolate followed by sweet oak and oak spice then a hint of light dried herbs. The finish is juicy and quite long – in short a very tasty wine. Supple and lithe, this pinot presents dark fruit flavours mingled with fine tannins and subtle oak spice. The concentrated silky velvet finish and balance of acid and fruit are testament of the blend of these clones from this wonderful site.

Award

New Zealand International Wine Show 2023 - Silver

The International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2023 – Bronze - Vintage 2021

Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2023 - Gold - Vintage 2021 - "Best Red in Show"

The Global Pinot Noir Masters 2023 - Gold - Vintage 2021 - "A delicate, pretty nose with some leaf, pepper and red berry fruit. The palate has leafy elements, veering into some tomato, but also with some and cherry, white pepper and a touch of black fruit. No overt oak, but a hint of background vanilla. Pure and fresh, with fine dry tannins and, in short, very Pinot".

96 points Wine Estate - Vintage 2021