Two Paddocks Picnic Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022
94 POINT RATED SAM KIM WINE ORBIT & 92 POINT RATED BOB CAMPBELL MW THE REAL REVIEW
- 94 Point Rated Sam Kim Wine Orbit
- 92 Point Rated Bob Campbell Mw The Real Review
- Award Winner Nz Aotearoa Organic Wine Awards
- 4.5 Star Rated Micheal Cooper'S Buyer Guide
Vintage: | 2022 |
Source/Region: | Central Otago, New Zealand |
Grape Variety: | Pinot Noir |
Cellaring: | Drink now or cellar until 2027 |
Bottle Top: | Stelvin |
Alcohol Content: | 13.00 |
Standard Drinks: | 7.70 |
Rating: | 94 |
Lifted raspberry, red fruit, dark plum and violet aromatics on the nose, leads to a lithe elegantly textured mouthfeel, which shows great density, elegance and freshness.
Spring and early summer started off well as temperatures steadily increased and regular rainfall meant soil moisture was high enabling the vines to easily access nutrients, so the vines had strong healthy early growth. February was cooler than typical though with several cold southerly fronts bringing rain, which slowed veraison and seemed to stall what was at that point heading for an early harvest. Then March was far warmer and actually surpassed February for heat accumulation - and an early harvest was back on! Harvest 2022 began on the 24/3/22 and finished on the 26/4/22
94 Point Rated - Sam Kim Wine Orbit
Gorgeously elegant and sweetly fruited, the inviting bouquet shows dark plum, wild strawberry, olive, toasted almond and subtle spice aromas, leading to a beautifully weighted palate offering silky texture and layers of fine-grained tannins. Elegant yet brilliantly structured, finishing splendidly long and satisfying. Certified organic. At its best: now to 2032.
92 Point Rated - Bob Campbell MW The Real Review
"Bright, silken-smooth pinot noir with black cherry, blackberry, fresh herb and peppery oak flavours. Supple wine with good varietal definition. Good food wine. Reminds me of a good village Burgundy. 2023–2029."
4.5 Stars Micheal Cooper's Buyer Guide
"Certified organic, the generous 2022 vintage (4.5*) was estate-grown at Alexandra, Gibbston and Bannockburn, hand-picked and matured in French oak. The name 'Picnic' doesn't really convey its style, as this is a more substantial, ageworthy red than 'picnic' suggests. Fresh and exuberantly fruity, it is full-bodied, with very good concentration of vigorous cherry, plum and spice flavours, gently seasoned with oak, and gentle tannins. Best drinking mid-2024+."
Award Winner
NZ Aotearoa Organic Wine Awards 2023
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