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Drumsara Central Otago Pinot Noir 2014

Central Otago

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  • 94pts, Cameron Douglas, MS, 2021
  • 90pts, Wine Orbit, 2021
  • 4.5 Stars, Wine Orbit, 2021
  • 4 Stars, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews, 2021
  • 5 Stars, Peter Saunders, 2021

Situated high in the Alexandra basin of Central Otago, Drumsara produces premium, cool-climate Pinot Noir. Even by their third vintage, they'd clocked up two Trophies for 'Best Pinot Noir'. Enjoy dark cherry fruit with clove and cinnamon complexity.

Situated high in the Alexandra basin of Central Otago, Drumsara produces premium, cool-climate Pinot Noir. Even by their third vintage, they'd clocked up two Trophies for 'Best Pinot Noir'. Enjoy dark cherry fruit with clove and cinnamon complexity.

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Sweet concentration of dark fruit, thyme and vanilla spice length

Aroma

Complex aromas of wild cherries, dark plum, sweet raspberry, spices

Allergy information

Contains sulphites, egg, milk

Drumsara Central Otago Pinot Noir 2014

More information

  • 14.0% ABV
  • 10.5 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2024

John and Audrey Matheson founded their Central Otago estate in 2000, naming it after Drumsara in County Derry. It lies high in the Alexandra Basin, just 2km from where Central Otago's first vines were planted. Their first vintage was 2004 and by 2007, they'd won 'Best Pinot Noir' at the Sydney competition, and 'Best Central Otago Pinot Noir'. Their outstanding 2014 saw a shower of praise from critics, scoring a perfect 5-stars from Peter Saunders and 94pts from Cameron Douglas. Only their finest, estate grapes are included in their top Pinot, with the 'malo' ferment in 70% new oak and almost a year's ageing in old oak barrels. Now 8 years old, this Pinot has lovely dark fruit complexity. Enjoy with slow-cooked lamb or truffle risotto.

"Delicious dark berry and plum mid-palate sweetness followed by baking spice and toasty layers" Cameron Douglas MW
94 Points
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