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2013 TWR (Te Whare Ra) Marlborough New Zealand Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 800 cases, $26.99,
screwcap. Imported by DJK Imports, South San
Francisco, CA. Hand selected from two single blocks,
one in deep alluvial gravel soils and one from heavier
clay soils. Clones 113, 114, 115, 667, 777, 10/5, Abel
and Pommard 5 from TWR Vineyard in the Omaka
Valley. 100% de-stemmed, cold soak, fermented
whole berry, small portion by indigenous yeasts. 17-days on skins, aged
12 months in French oak barrels, 30% new.
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Moderately light reddish
purple color in the glass. Engaging aromas of black cherry, Asian 5-
spice, sandalwood and fir tree. Delicious core of dark red cherry and
raspberry with a silky entry and exit. Forward and embracing, with
impeccable balance, and an intense cherry-driven finish. A very stylish Pinot Noir that is light on its feet. This
wine really captured my attention, especially at this modest price.
Score: 94.
Reviewed February 5, 2016
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2013 TWR (Te Whare Ra) Marlborough New Zealand Pinot Noir
13.5% alc., 800 cases, $26.99, screwcap. Imported by DJK Imports, South San Francisco, CA. Hand selected from two single blocks, one in deep alluvial gravel soils and one from heavier clay soils. Clones 113, 114, 115, 667, 777, 10/5, Abel and Pommard 5 from TWR Vineyard in the Omaka Valley. 100% de-stemmed, cold soak, fermented whole berry, small portion by indigenous yeasts. 17-days on skins, aged 12 months in French oak barrels, 30% new. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Engaging aromas of black cherry, Asian 5- spice, sandalwood and fir tree. Delicious core of dark red cherry and raspberry with a silky entry and exit. Forward and embracing, with impeccable balance, and an intense cherry-driven finish. A very stylish Pinot Noir that is light on its feet. This wine really captured my attention, especially at this modest price. Score: 94. Reviewed February 5, 2016 ARTICLE »