Ngatarawa Stables Reserve Pinot Noir, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

拿德威酒莊斯泰博珍藏黑皮諾紅葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：5551

Pale ruby in color, the 2009 Stables Reserve Pinot Noir presents an earthy perfume of red cherries and red currant over Mediterranean herbs and a whiff of game. Medium bodied with a medium level of chewy tannins and high acidity, it is just a little light on the flesh, finishing medium-long. Drink it now through 2014. The nearly unpronounceable Ngatawara winery has been in business for around 30 years, starting as a family enterprise stemming from Alwyn Corban’s grandfather. It remains a family business today, albeit with some clearly defined label and brand extensions: Ngatawara Alwyn, Ngatawara Stables, Glazebrook and the new Farmgate, the latter two as stand-alone brands with their own separate reviews. “Having a process of label selection ensures best grapes in the top wines,” Alwyn commented during my visit this year. Production is around 40% Red / 60% white with the real strengths here being the Chardonnay, Syrah and Merlot (blend).Importer: Frederick Wildman and Sons, NY, NY; www.frederickwildman.com