Stephen Tanzer, Dog Point Pinot Noir 2011
2011 PINOT NOIR
Dog Point Vineyard, which routinely produces one of New Zealand’s best sauvignon blancs, has a winner in their 2011 Pinot Noir Marlborough. On the nose a sweet cherry aroma is lifted by a floral topnote. Sweet and pliant in the mouth, this shapely, suave pinot displays generous flavors of ripe red and darker berries and spices. With its fine-grained tannins and persistent aftertaste, this pinot is delicious right now.
Huon Hooke, Pinot Noir 2011, 92/100
2011 PINOT NOIR
Deepish red/purple colour, very bright young hue. Fresh, youthful, oak-tinged aroma with hints of Turkish Delight. Tobacco-like oak, a hint of walnut. Quite intense and structured wine. Medium to full-bodied with ample tannins. Surprising structure. Firm and tight. Youthful and elemental, and promises to reward cellaring a year or two, at least.
