Description
We’re very excited to welcome Valli’s fantastic Gibbston Pinot Noir to our range, from Central Otago, in half bottle. Valli is by far the most exciting Pinot Noir producer we have tasted from New Zealand in quite some time! The wines are made by Grant Taylor; Grant founded the estate, naming it Valli after his grandfather, Giuseppe who emigrated from Italy to New Zealand. He is one of the true pioneers of Pinot Noir winemaking in New Zealand, making the very first vintage for Felton Road and Mount Difficulty, amongst others.
The estate is based at Gibbston in Central Otago, and this is their flagship Pinot Noir. It’s absolutely delicious, with a distinctly red hue and notes of plum, red berry fruits and gentle spices. It’s well-balanced on the palate, and extremely fine. While we find some wines from Central Otago so rich and full that they are in danger of veering towards heaviness, this is a very refreshing wine, with masses of flavour and finesse. Aged in French oak for approximately 12 months, and made in tiny quantities (under 100 cases), it really is a star, and gives the Premier and Grand Cru Burgundies a run for their money. Drink now or keep for 5-8 years with ease.
