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The Pioneer
Pinot Noir 2012
Region: Marlborough
Winemaker: Marcus Wright/Rebecca Wiffen
Alcohol: 14.0% pH: 3.65 RS: nil
TA: 5.7g/L Brix: 24.4 - 24.9
The deep burgundy colour immediately tells you this is a wine of substance, the alluring aromas of red berries, dark cherries and hints of vanilla and chocolate. The wine opens out, showing subtle spice and charred oak barrel characters.
Cellaring
This wine will reward the patient.
Food Match
Tea roasted duck with seasonal vegetables.
Tasting Note & accolades (PDF)
| Sold out at the Cellar Door - August 2106 |
Awards & Reviews
The Marlborough Wine Show 2013 - TROPHY + GOLD MEDAL
Winner of The Classic Oak Products Trophy for Champion Pinot Noir 2013-2012-2011-2010 and older.
Marlborough Wine Show 2014 - Silver Medal
Cuisine Magazine - issue 167 - Four Stars
International Wine Challenge (Tranche 1) 2015 - Silver medal
Other Vintages
The Pioneer Pinot Noir 2010
The Pioneer Pinot Noir 2015
The Pioneer Pinot Noir 2014
The Pioneer Pinot Noir 2013
