New Zealand Pinot Noir 2009

Coal Pit, Tiwha

The Gibbston Valley sub-region can struggle to get Pinot fully ripe in a cool vintage, but in a year like 2009 the results can be spectacular. Rich and powerful with intense dark cherry, plum, chocolate and subtle spice flavours. 19pts/20
Price: £20 Pure Noir
Drink: 2011–2015
Alc: 13.5%