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Takapoto Estate Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2017

NZ$79.99

Planted on historic 19th century goldmines and overlooking the breath-taking Felton Road. These hand-picked grapes are subject to hands-off winemaking, undergoing wild fermentation to capture the terroir of this remarkable vineyard site. Matured in French oak, this wine delivers a full body and complex structure. It is silky smooth on the palate with flavours of black cherry, plum and complimentary savoury notes to give it a lingering finish. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. The 2012 vintage of this wine took out the World’s best Pinot Noir Trophy at the prestigious London International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) in 2017.

Technical Information:

Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Central Otago
Vintage: 2017
Percentage Alc: 14%

Planted on historic 19th century goldmines and overlooking the breath-taking Felton Road. These hand-picked grapes are subject to hands-off winemaking, undergoing wild fermentation to capture the terroir of this remarkable vineyard site. Matured in French oak, this wine delivers a full body and complex structure. It is silky smooth on the palate with flavours of black cherry, plum and complimentary savoury notes to give it a lingering finish. Bottled unfined and unfiltered. The 2012 vintage of this wine took out the World’s best Pinot Noir Trophy at the prestigious London International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC) in 2017.

Technical Information:

Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Central Otago
Vintage: 2017
Percentage Alc: 14%

REVIEWS

Candice Wine Chat
​This 8-year-old Pinot Noir is showing a garnet hue, developed fruit and elevated spices and herbs are integrated on a captivating, velvety mouthfeel. Spice resonates and lingers to a long, graceful finish.

95pts

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Wine Orbit - Sam Kim
A glorious rendition, the bouquet shows dark berry, smoked game, tapenade, fine leather, and assorted nut aromas. It's wonderfully weighted and plush in the mouth, delivering velvety texture and layers of fine tannins, making it sturdy yet silky with a lengthy, gratifying finish. At its best: now to 2029.

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Joelle Thomson, Wine Writer & Author
This Pinot Noir is now approaching its peak with eight years of ageing under its vinous belt and a pronounced tertiary flavour profile with earthy aged spice and old sandalwood aromas adding depth and interest. Fruit flavours are tucked into the background with whiffs of red cherries and red plums. The grapes in this Pinot Noir were sourced from vines planted above the iconic Felton Road at Legend Terrace in Bannockburn. This wine drinks well and is best enjoyed now - or soon.

17.5/20