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Drystone Pinot Noir
2008
Pinot Noir
Smooth
United States
Seafood
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Central Otago has emerged as a truly outstanding Pinot Noir region in the last 20 years. It is located inland on New Zealand's South Island, and the vineyards are planted in the mountains on northfacing slopes for maximum sun and minimal frost risk. These are the southernmost vineyards in the world, producing balanced and sophisticated wines.
Pinot Noir has great affinity for mediumweight proteins like tuna or salmon, earthy mushrooms and aromatic spices like coriander, cumin and cardamom. Duck is also a great match, especially with a cherry or berry and red wine reduction. The wine fares best with creamy, moderately strong cheeses.
Drystone proprietor Dick Berridge is a San Francisco native and landscape architect who was also one of the founding partners of Napa Valley's Duckhorn winery. After visiting New Zealand he was smitten with the country's impressive wines and decided to invest in vineyards in Marlborough (for Sauvignon Blanc) and farther south in Central Otago (for Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Riesling). He made his first wine under the Drystone label in 2002.
This fragrant red emphasizes elegance and balance over power. It has blueberry, pomegranate, cherry and currant aromas with hints of cinnamon and rose petals and flavors of black cherry, blood orange and Earl Grey tea, finishing with pretty allspice and toast notes.