Catalina Sounds Pinot Noir 2020

Bob Campbell MW: Silver Medal

產地：
新西蘭

產區：
100% Marlborough。來自四個獨家葡萄園，包括Waihopai Valley (42%)、Awatere Valley (36%)及Central Wairau (22%)。

種類:
紅葡萄酒

葡萄品種：
Pinot Noir

釀造：
大部分葡萄都經過去梗，餘下15%原串葡萄發酵。各個果園的葡萄都於小型開口發酵罐中單獨發酵，與果皮接觸長達14日。15-20%於新法國橡木桶中陳釀，其餘在法國老橡木桶中陳年11個月。

品酒筆記：
黑加侖子、黑櫻桃和黑莓的愉悅香氣，伴隨着烘烤橡木、丁香及黑胡椒香味。紅櫻桃味為主，新鮮多汁，單寧呈夥粒狀，餘韻優雅。

配餐：
脆皮鴨煎餅、烤鵪鶉、手撕豬肉、煎三文魚及紅菜頭。

Country of Origin:
New Zealand

Region:
Marlborough

Vineyard:
100% Marlborough. Fruit from four exclusive vineyards in the Waihopai Valley (42%), Awatere Valley (36%) and Central Wairau (22%)

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
Pinot Noir

Winemaking:
The majority of fruit is destemmed, leaving 15% as whole bunches in the fermenter. All vineyards and blocks are fermented separately in small opentop fermenters where the wine is in contact with the skins for up to 14 days. Aged in15-20% new French barriques and the balance in older french barriques for 11 months.

Tasting Note:
Hedonistic aromatics of cassis, black cherry and bramble are supported by toasted oak, cloves and black pepper. The mouthfeel is fleshy and juicy with red cherries that are framed by powdery tannins and an elegant finish.

Food Pairing:
Crispy duck pancakes, grilled quail, pulled pork, seared salmon with barbequed beetroot.