2020 Dog Point Pinot Noir [JS94]

Producer: Dog Point Vineyard 
Region: Marlborough, New Zealand 
Varietal: Pinot Noir 
Year: 2020 

James Suckling, 94 Points

"This is very convincing, complex and downright impressive pinot noir. The intense aromas of ripe cherries and plums are framed in such intensely attractive oak spice and earthy, sous-bois complexity. The palate has regal, polished and powerful tannin and carries a vibrant core of very attractive, rich dark cherries." 

Winemaker's Note: 

"Deep ruby in color. The nose is perfumed with red berry fruits and bright, violet aromas. The fruit is supported by dried herb and characteristic brown spice notes and complex smokiness. Offers a dense core of juicy fruit and bold, fine grained, ripe tannins. A fresh thread of fine acidity emerges and carries the intense flavors through the palate, finished very long. This wine has all the makings of a long lived Marlborough pinot noir." 

Alcohol: 13% 

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