Carrick Pinot Noir 2007

Carrick growers were part of the original growers who formed Mt Difficulty a few yrs back. Cairnmmuir Vineyard was planted in 1994 ( first vineyard to take advantage of the hot Cairnmuir Terraces in Bannockburn) An Additional 6 ha of Dijon clones were planted.

2007 was a great vintage and regarded as a benchmark year in Otago. Lifted aroma of violets….muscular dark cherries, hint aniseed, spice. Plenty of depth and structure. Needs a couple of yrs in cellar.

RRP $55

Reviews

Reasonably dense, fruity Pinot Noir with strong ripe black and red cherry flavours and an appealing suggestion of violet/floral. The wine is supported by firm, ripe tannins. A little closed at this stage and with potential to develop well. 91 points, 4 stars, Bob Campbell, Bob’s Wine Reviews July 2008.

The Bannockburn label has emerged as a regional classic. The 2007 vintage was matured for a year in French oak barriques (33% new). Rich and youthful in colour, it is finely scented and flowing, with concentrated cherry, plum and slight coffee flavours, savoury, complex notes and a rich, resounding finish.. Dense yet approachable, it’s a sophisticated wine, for drinking 2010+. 5 stars - Michael Cooper’s Buyer’s Guide to NZ Wines, 2009 Edition

Price: $47.99