Loveblock Pinot Noir 2020
Loveblock Pinot Noir 2020 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Pinot Noir (Central Otago, New Zealand), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with creamy pasta, turkey, soft cheese, duck. Drink now or within 10 years (to about 2036). Decant for about 30 minutes. Organic farming is mentioned by the merchant. Critic score 94/100 (merchant-reported). Cheapest offer £25.48 at 8wines UK.
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Enjoy it now, or cellar for up to 10 years. Decanting is optional, up to 30 minutes before serving. This is an electric New Zealand Pinot Noir, exhibiting layers of dark fruit, purple flowers, mushrooms, and earthy forest floor. It shows a beautiful purple colour in the glass. The fruits were harvested from Central Otago, and more specifically, the organic “Someone’s Darling” vineyard on Bendigo Loop Road. This winery is the result of a union between two New World wine enthusiasts. Husband and wife duo Erica and Kim Crawford met while working at Backsberg Estate in South Africa, before moving back to Kim’s native New Zealand. Across nine years of winemaking, they built their first label, before selling it to an international alcohol company. Loveblock represents their passion for winemaking, a craft that they could not stay away from for long. The Loveblock Pinot Noir is medium-bodied and fleshy in the mouth, with harmonious flavours of plum, sour cherry, and sweet cranberry jam. Hints of violet and earth appear in the background, with oaky tannins sifting through the veil of fruit. The entire drinking experience is elevated by a vivacious acidity. Consider pairing this wine with mushroom and pea risotto, roast turkey, or soft cheese.