2018 Dry River The Twelve Spies, Martinborough
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DRYTTS186
As with the 2017 vintage this is a blend of Pinot Noir, Tempranillo and Syrah/Viognier which creates a precide wine with fresh, floral and complex characteristics.
Easy to recognise are the nougat, blackberry and blueberry coulis with Black Doris plum. Secondary are the fragrant decomposing oak with fresh hay and sea spray aromatics.
A narrow, tight entrance is followed by generous fruit concentration which ripples out to all sides of the palate. Despite the unusual blend the wine is remarkably unified and well balanced. Different oak regimes are used for maturation for the different wines, which fit together effortlessly and support the fruit in an altruistic role. The tannins, presumably mostly originating from the Syrah, are powdery in nature and form a spherical central with a delicate web extending outwards over the palate. The acidity is gentle, fine and central to the palate, allowing for a smooth and easy finish.
| Product/Service Sold Out | No |
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| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Certified Organic |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Martinborough |
| Varietals | Syrah, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
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