Churton 'The Abyss', Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2017
750 ml Pinot Noir 100% Marlborough, New Zealand 2017
Churton 'The Abyss', Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2017 is a dry, light-bodied red from Pinot Noir (Marlborough, New Zealand), in the light, fresh reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with duck, salmon, roast chicken, charcuterie.
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£52.00
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
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body
2 / 5
light
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tannin
2 / 5
soft
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acidity
4 / 5
fresh
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oak
3 / 5
some
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Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Light, fresh reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Marlborough · Marlborough · New Zealand
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Grapes
Pinot Noir
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ABV
13%
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
summer · picnic · midweek · gift
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About Pinot Noir
Typical aromas: red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, violet. Serve at 14–16 °C. Grape page.
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Typical for Pinot Noir · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
Body
lightfull
Tannin
lowhigh
Acidity
lowhigh
Oak
noneheavy
Alcohol
lowhigh
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description
From Churton's 'grand cru' site; this wine is only made in exceptional vintages. Floral aromas of rose petals overlay a deep core of black cherry fruit with a delicious hint of spice and a long finish.
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