2018 Valli Bendigo Pinot Noir
$95.00
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 plum with toasted almond, coffee, and cedar. Fresh berry and cherry 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. This vintage shows noteworthy freshness and refinement for Bendigo in a warm growing season. Bold and bright, this wine is intricately layered with a sturdy structure and incredible detail. Lively and inviting in its youth, this wine will also go the distance and is worthy of cellaring for 10+ years."
-Grant Taylor
New Zealand Winegrower Trophy for Champion Pinot Noir - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2020
Gold - Six Nations Wine Challenge 2020
Top 100 Wines Of New Zealand - JamesSuckling.com
97/100 Points - 5 Stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit
95/100 Points - John Szabo, MS
93/100 Points - Joe Czerwinski, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
94/100 Points - Nick Stock, JamesSuckling.com
93/100 Points - Bob Campbell MW
19/20 Points - Joelle Thomson
5 Stars - Michael Cooper, Winestate Magazine