Coming from 550 to 720 feet of elevation, the 2021 Pinot Noir Roland Green is deeper ruby-colored and takes on a deeper aromatic profile with ripe red and some black fruit, black raspberry liqueur, moss-covered stones, and fresh violets. Medium-bodied, wi...
The 2019 Te Wahi Pinot Noir hails from Central Otago (to be clear), but I’ve included it in the Marlborough report, given the estate is based there. Bottled in very heavy Burgundy glass and under natural cork, this wine leads with savory, earthy notes of ...
Gently reductive upon opening (and still now, after 20 minutes in the glass), the 2021 Pinot Noir is savory and spicy with peppercorns, licorice, black cherry and a hint of tapenade. A pleasurable black tea bitterness lingers after the wine has gone. I li...
The 2022 Marsannay Les Favières unwinds in the glass with notes of wild berries mingled with orange zest, licorice, rose petals and spices. Medium to full-bodied, satiny and layered, it's deep and racy, with a dense core of fruit framed by powdery tannins...
This delightful méthode traditionnelle wine is a blend of 52% Chardonnay, 43% Pinot Noir and 5% Pinot Meunier. Its aromas of strawberries and a rhubarb tart invite more than a few sniffs. Soft acidity and mild tannins support flavors of peaches, honeycomb...