2017 Valli Bendigo Pinot Noir
$110.00
( In Stock)
Valli wines are produced by legendary New World winemaker, Grant Taylor. Among his many accolades, Grant has produced no less than four Champion Pinot Noir's at London's International Wine and Spirits Challenge, a feat achieved by no other winemaker anywhere, ever. The sub-regional expression exhibited through his wines is bonafide evidence of the increasing impact of terroir on the continuously evolving flavour profile of Central Otago Pinot Noir.
Deep garnet hue with bright fruit aromas of blackberry, cherry, and mulberry with toasted almond, coffee and cedar. Fresh summer berries on the palate with nutmeg, mushroom and earthy loam. A fresh and lively palate with fine tannins that build in the mouth with a long, vibrant finish. Bendigo in a cool season shows incredible energy with a powerful core. Bold and bright, this wine is intricately layered with chiseled beauty and incredible detail. Lively and inviting in its youth, this wine will also go the distance and is well worth cellaring!"
-Grant Taylor
95/100 Points - Nick Stock - JamesSuckling.com
97/100 Points - 5 Stars - Sam Kim - Wine Orbit
97/100 Points - 5 Stars - Bob Campbell MW
19/20 Points - 5 Stars - Raymond Chan
5 Stars - Michael Cooper
5 Stars - Golden Medal - Top 12 NZ Pinot Noir Dish Magazine