Tasting Notes
2005 Clifford Bay Estate Pinot Noir
The 2005 Clifford Bay Pinot Noir is produced from a premium vineyard situated in the Awatere Valley Marlborough.
The wine has a bright garnet colour and shows vibrant black cherry notes balanced with spicy French Oak. The palate has fine tannin structure and a long soft finish.
Awards
Gold Medal - NZ International Wine Show4 Stars - Cuisine Magazine November 2007
Technical Notes
Area of Production: Awatere ValleyHarvest dates: 7th & 8th April 2005
Bottled: 6th february 2006
Cellaring Potential: Ready to drink now but will also reward further cellaring
for up to 4 years
Colour: Garnet
Alcohol: 13.5%
Total acidity: 5.6g/ltr
pH: 3.58
Residual sugar: 2.2 g/ltr
Reviews
“When you see it, buy it! Excellent sappy varietal structure, medium bodied, flavourful and very well made Pinot with tasty cherry flavours. Excellent style with lovely spicy French oak on the finish. Liked this!” 94 points
Australian Wine Forum
