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Vidal Reserve Pinot Noir, Marlborough

A blend of Pinot Noir from the Wairau and Awatere valleys of the Marlborough region. The unique meso-climates in these valleys produces fruit of the highest quality. Ferments were hand plunged, for gentle extraction of flavour compounds and some batches were hot fermented to contribute density, structure and savoury complexity top the final wine, aged in French oak over winter, 10% new. Fragrant with red berry and floral aromas, with notes of cherry and spice on the silky palate.

Product code: 13482

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Vidal Reserve Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Details

Type: Red
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Vintage: 2016/2017
Producer: Vidal
Primary grape: Pinot Noir
Bottle size: 75cl
Code: 13482
Awards:
- 2017, Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2019
- 2017, Bronze International Wine Challenge 2019

Ethical
Screwcap
Sulphites
Milk
Egg

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Expression

Juicy, medium-bodied, fruit-led reds

Cambozola & other creamy blue cheeses. Camembert, Cheddar, Cheshire, Epoisses, Gouda, parmesan, Reblochon
Grilled fish with sauce made using similar wine e.g. salmon, sea bass or tuna with a red wine butter sauce
Coriander, cumin, marjoram, mint, mustard, oregano, paprika, rosemary, sage, thyme
Chicken, duck, turkey. Light beef or pheasant, dishes. Calves liver, ostrich. Smoked or cured meats, sausages
Balsamic, BBQ, bolognese, cooked tomato sauces, lasagna, mustard sauce, truffle or wild mushroom sauces
Moderate to hot Indian e.g. jalfrezi, Madras. Rich Chinese e.g. black bean sauce, Sichuan lamb hot pot. Harissa-spiced lamb
Smoked and cured-meat salads, Tuscan bean salad. Lentils, roasted vegetables, vegetable risotto, roasted nuts

About the Wine

Pinot Noir

Pee-noe Nwahr

A temperamental thin skinned grape and difficult to grow, when produced of any quality it demands high prices. The thin skin means it's very light in colour body and tannin, it characteristically has searing acidity and full lingering flavours of raspberry, strawberry, cherry, violets and sweet spice.

Flavours:

Cherry
Mushroom
Raspberry
Vanilla
Violet

Vidal’s vineyards provide most of the fruit for the Reserve Chardonnay and Gimblett Gravels Syrah. On the 800 hectare flood plain, the vines benefit from longer growing and ripening due to the soil’s ability to retain heat. Dedicated to environmentally friendly and sustainable winemaking, and a founding member of the Living Wine Group. Also a member of Sustainable Winegrowing (NZ) and is BioGro certified, meaning it's accredited to using organic principles.

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The Country

New Zealand

Heralded as one of the best vintages of the decade, some might even say ever, 2019 has proved an excellent year for New Zealand winemakers. With optimum weather throughout the year, the wines have great fruit expression, balanced acidity, length and intensity.

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