Dry River Pinot Noir 2012
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96 Points
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96 Points
Dry River Pinot Noir 2012
Tasting Notes
Dry River Pinot Noir 2012 exemplifies the pinnacle of New Zealand’s premium winemaking, sourced from a remarkable private cellar and recognized as one of the country’s most sought-after Pinot Noirs. This vintage offers an intense and powerful expression of the variety, delivering vibrant notes of ripe cherry, plum, floral accents, and subtle spice that evolve gracefully on the palate.
Celebrated by critics, the 2012 Dry River Pinot Noir received an outstanding 97 points from Bob Campbell MW, who describes it as a taut and complex wine with impressive structure and depth. Its intricate layers and refined acidity highlight excellent aging potential, rendering it a prized selection for collectors and enthusiasts.
Hailing from a region renowned for its cool climate and distinctive terroir, this Pinot Noir benefits from ideal growing conditions that enhance its bright fruit profile and balanced acidity. The 2012 vintage is particularly notable for producing wines with remarkable harmony and longevity, showcasing the expert craftsmanship invested in every bottle.
Experience a wine that captures the true essence of New Zealand’s most prestigious vineyards, combining power, finesse, and complexity in a truly exceptional Pinot Noir.
- Intense and powerful Pinot Noir with ripe cherry, plum, floral, and spice flavours
- A taut and complex wine that promises to age extremely well
- Rated 97 Points by Bob Campbell MW
- Quite simply New Zealand’s most sought after Pinot Noir
- Sourced from a phenomenal private cellar
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