
2017 Valli Gibbston Pinot Noir
$110.00
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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. I'm excited to showcase Valli's original Pinot Noir from the Gibbston Valley. Planted in 1999 ( with help from my fiancé ) the soils comprise mostly of ground schist with alluvial loess and rocky gravels, promoting free drainage.
"Deep garnet hue with a fascinating array of aromas from mineral and floral to earthy/animal and baking spice/wild thyme. The fruit shines through on the palate with bright cherry, blackberry and mulberry complimented by a rich earthy vein. The savoury characteristics from a cool and exceptionally low cropping vintage are sensational when married with the classic Gibbston silky, fine tannins and electric acidity. Perhaps our most intriguing Pinot to date from this vineyard with vine age playing an important role in capturing a special vintage. This punchy young wine gives immediate gratification but it has all the hallmarks of a wine that is very worthy of cellaring and will show even more exciting features for many years to come."
-Grant Taylor
93/100 Points - Nick Stock - JamesSuckling.com
97/100 Points - 5 Stars - Sam Kim - Wine Orbit
95/100 Points - 5 Stars - Bob Campbell MW
95/100 Points - 5 Stars - Gourmet Traveller Wine top 100
19/20 Points - 5 Stars - Raymond Chan
5 Stars - Michael Cooper
Named in the "Fine Wines of New Zealand List 2019"
Named in the "Gourmet Traveller Wine Top 100"