2017 Chard Farm The Tiger Pinot Noir, Central Otago
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The Tiger Pinot Noir is a single vineyard bottling made from grapes grown in the Tiger vineyard in the Lowburn sub-region. The vineyard is on sloping land up off the valley floor and this elevated cooler position allows the vineyard to ripen slowly, building layer upon layer of flavour nuance and soft silky tannins. The wines from this vineyard typically display spicy aromatic red berry fruits and violets. The palate is characterised by a broad structure and layers of fine integrated tannin and fruit which is more textural than structural. The Tiger is always quite shy and reticent in its youth and after 4-5 years in bottle it really blossoms and expresses itself.
The bouquet is initially dominated by an aromatic spiciness, before red fruits and underlying savory and herbal notes develop a pleasing complexity. A very fine and textured mouthfeel, with a core of savory flavours driving through the palate, ending in a burst of sweet red berry fruit and delicate spices on a long and velvety finish
From grapes grown in the Lowburn Valley. Not as aromatic as its peers but with appealing sweet fruit and teasing restraint. Ripe cherry, plum, subtle floral and spice flavours, with a deliciously sweet and lingering finish.
95 points Bob Campbell MW therealreview.com 27 JUN 2019 Drink 2019–2024
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Sustainable Winegrowing |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Central Otago, Lowburn |
| Varietals | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 95 |
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