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Babich Black Label Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018 Wine Review

Babich Black Label Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018

Babich Black Label Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018

Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $26.95

Drink: 2019-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Babich

Agent: Dionysus Wines & Spirits Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Tasty juicy cherries and plums. Love this style with its vibrant mouth-watering acidity for food. Polished tannins with a silky smooth texture and satisfying finish.

Pinot Noir food pairings: veal chops, turkey, pork tenderloin.

Luscious Lamb Wine

This Babich Black Label Marlborough Pinot Noir 2018 was reviewed on May 22, 2021 by Natalie MacLean

More Vintages: 2021  2014 

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Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

This Marlborough Pinot Noir gives a mouthful of classic PN flavours, fruit forward and well-balanced throughout. Racy acidity makes it very versatile with a variety of dishes, from duck to salmon to lamb. I never tire of NZ Pinot Noir; it's consistently delicious!
Tasted @purediscovery 2019, @nzwinecanada, #nzwine
L.J. Palmer WSET 3 rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

From New Zealand Pure Discovery Wine Fair: Medium strawberry red in colour, dry, medium bodied with mouthwatering acidity and balanced tannin. Medium intensity nose featuring herbal notes, perhaps thyme, forest floor, cranberry and strawberry. Definite tart taste, featuring red fruits, including strawberry, and herbs.
Paula Bernardino rated this wine as 85/100 with the following review:

I attended the Pure Discovery 2019 event featuring wines from New Zealand. At the Toronto event May 8, 2019 I focused on New Zealand’s reds, which included mainly Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah.

I tried the Pinot Noir from Babich Wines. Aromas and flavours of red berries. Cool label.

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