Hope Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

Greenhough Hope Vineyard – Organic Wine – BioGro NZ Certified No.5119 – Vegan Friendly – Un-fined, Unfiltered

750ml:      Alc 13.5%:     pH 3.66:     TA 5 g/L:     R/S <1 g/L (Dry)

Bright, floral and light spice notes with a hint of youthful reduction on the nose.The palate is full and richly fruited showing dark cherry and red plums. Notable structure is nicely imbedded from start to finish. There’s a generous, joyous character to the wine and a balance between grip, freshness and lush fruit. Clearly shows generous depth and fruit concentration at this stage in its evolution with a layer of minerality, licorice and cocoa complexity.A high percentage of whole bunch fermentation contributes definition and finesse.

93/100          Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 253 (2017 Vintage)