Matua Pinot Noir 2022
Matua Pinot Noir 2022 is a dry, medium-bodied red from Pinot Noir (Martinborough, New Zealand), in the juicy, fruity reds style. Tannins are soft and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with duck, salmon, roast chicken, pizza. Drink now or within 5 years (to about 2027). No need to decant. Critic score 92/100 (merchant-reported).
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animaliens Pinot Noir/Saperavi/Rarã Neagrã, Castel Mimi 2023 Castel Mimi · Codru | £13.70 | |||
| Two Rivers Tributary Pinot Noir 2022 Two Rivers · Marlborough | £15.95 | |||
| Adulation Pinot Noir 2023 Adulation · California | £12.71 | |||
| Buena Vista California Pinot Noir Buena Vista Winery · California | £19.00 |
Drink it now or cellar for up to 5 years. No need to decant. Matua Valley was one of the first boutique wineries in New Zealand to commit to limiting the volume of production. This philosophy has made this New Zealand company famous among wine lovers from all over the world and a model for other wineries in the country. In the 1970s, the vision of the founders, Ross and Bill Spence, was to revolutionize the New Zealand wine industry, drawing on the unique qualities of the regional terroir to create innovative and unique wines. Today the wines of Matua Valley have obtained unanimous recognition from the greatest wine critics and professionals from all over the world. The wine is made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes from various vineyards throughout the Marlborough area. Each vineyard has its pedoclimatic characteristics, which give the wine a unique and exclusive character. In the glass, the wine displays a bright cherry red color. The nose exhibits aromas of sweet red fruits and floral perfumes. On the palate, it is soft with flavors of strawberry jam and cream balanced by spicy and toasted tannins conferred by its time in the barrel. It is medium-bodied and juicy, long and complex. Enjoy a glass by itself or try it with lamb.