Wednesday 3 September 2008

New Zealand Pinot Noirs are shining!

This month's (September) Decanter Magazine featured the results of the New Zealand Pinot Noir Awards and we stock some of the main award winners. They are all available to purchase online and their links are listed below:

SPY VALLEY Pinot Noir 2007 - Awarded ***** 5 Stars and listed as being the BEST VALUE 'Rich, ripe cherry, layered fruit. Full, round, concentrated style, beautiful balance, lifted structure. Sweet, long finish. Delicious.' We currently have the 2006 in stock which was also superb and we have been informed by our supplier that the 2007 vintage will arrive in the UK in December. If you are interested in reserving any quantities of this wine, please contact us - neil@dunells.com

Please click here for more information on the 2006 Vintage and to order

Felton Road Pinot Noir 2007 - Awarded **** 4 Stars HIGHLY RECOMMENED 'Open, highly scented nose, youthful, wonderfully pure. Fresh, bright palate, juicy fruit, pretty style with charm'

Please click here for more information on this wine and to order

Ata Rangi Pinot Noir 2006 - Awarded *** 3 Stars RECOMMENDED 'Full bodied style, extracted, spicy and oaky. Well balanced overall, not for the faint hearted. Long, raspberry and spicy finish'.

Please click here for more information on this wine and to order

Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2007 - Awarded *** 3 Stars RECOMMENDED 'Dark berry aromas, tight silky tannins, promising concentration and elegance. Beautiful freshness. Perfumed finish.'

Please click here for more information on this wine and to order

Wither Hills Pinot Noir 2006 - Awarded *** 3 Stars RECOMMENDED 'Very solid, big, deep-coloured wine. Good length and balance, oak well-done and plenty here to savour.'

Please click here for more information on this wine and to order

Neil

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