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Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2018

Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2018
Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2018

Marlborough, New Zealand



Community Score: 4.6/5
Community Reviews: 2
 
Price: $23.95
Sweetness: Extra Dry
Alcohol: 13%
 

Drink: 2022-2025

Bottle size: 750 ml
Winery: Kim Crawford

Deborah Podurgiel WSET IV Candidate rated this wine as 93/100 with the following review:

Oh Wow! This is a well-crafted, elegant and intense Pinot Noir from Kim Crawford Wines. Fragrant with grilled herbs, dark cherry, earthy wild mushrooms, dark chocolate, baking spice and a hint of vanilla on the nose. Dry, medium-plus-bodied with raspberry compote, dark cherry, blueberry, violets, fresh mushroom, savoury herbs, dark chocolate, ginger, pepper spice and a smoky vanilla kiss. Finishes long with vibrant, balanced acidity and fine tannins with a palate-pleasing grip. Enjoyed with a grilled venison sirloin steak and it would also be great with veal medallions sautéed in a rich mushroom sauce.

Produced from 64% cool-climate Marlborough and 36% Central Otago Pinot Noir grapes. Grapes were destemmed, cold soaked for five days and left on their skins for a total of 15 days. After fermentation, a portion of the pressed juice went into oak barrels to age for eight months. Beautifully balanced! Drinking great now and for the next two years.
 

  


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