Isabel Estate Pinot Noir - Marlborough, South Island 2020 Bottle

Description

A captivating ruby red in colour matches an aromatic nose that unveils itself with layers of wildflowers, perfumed violets and red cherry notes. Concentrated flavours of black cherry, olive and dried herb intertwine with sinewy tannins and judiciously selected French oak to create a long, memorable finish. Attractive in its youth with fruit purity, it will make an equally great sleeper with bottle age developing extra complexity.

Wine Enthusiast - "This Marlborough Pinot is aromatic and lucid with brambly red fruits underlaid with mushroom, violet and peppery spice. Thanks to the oak, there's a polished vanillin tone that sits atop the wine, particularly once it warms. In the mouth it's medium in weight and feels a bit thin, pinched by slightly bitter tannins. Nevertheless, the juicy fruit and spice flavors are appealing." — Christina Pickard