Valli Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir 2006

Grant Taylor learnt the ropes as chief winemaker at Gibbston Valley Estate for 13 yrs. Grant is widely regarded as new Zealand's pinot guru. His aim is to produce top shelf single vineyard pinot noirs highlighting the different sub regions of central otago. Gibbston Valley is generally speaking cooler than Bannockburn and produces more fragrance and elegance.

2006 was a warmer year and outstanding in Gibbston Valley. Outstanding pinot wild blackberry, dark cherry, cinnamon spice...layers of flavour and depth unravel with air. Beautiful texture richness and balance here in this fine pinot. Decant this wine. See reviews below
RRP$69

Reviews:

"Good deep, bright red. Wild berry, minerals and exotic spices on the captivating nose complicated by dried herbs and flowers, no doubt due to the inclusion of some whole clusters. Sappy, spicy, sweet and concentrated, with pungent, chewy flavours of blackberry, exotic spices, orange peel and minerals. Kept quite vibrant by brisk acids and some apparent CO2 Very firmly built and long pinot. . 91 points, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar Sept/Oct 07"

"A more masculine style, beautifully put together, with an alluring violet-tinged aroma and black-fruit richness." 5 stars, Cuisine Magazine, Top 10 NZ Pinots, November 2007.

"The markedly superior 2006 is deeply coloured, finely scented and supple, with rich cherry and plum flavours, beautifully ripe, fresh and vibrant. It’s a classy, complex wine with excellent harmony and length. 5 stars" – Michael Cooper’s 2008 Buyer’s Guide to NZ Wines.

Price: $68.99