Gem, Pinot Noir, Wairarapa

Gem · Wairarapa New Zealand

Red · Pinot Noir
Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
90 /100
Reviews
2
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Community Reviews

2
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89.5
Avg Score
90
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Taster #3459 · Feb 26, 2021
89/100
An old world Burgundy nose of dry and mineral red fruits, graceful roses and some toasted spiced oak providing a good foundation to carry the aromatics. This needed an hour of decanting for the initial disjointed elements to harmonise. Palate is not as elegant as what the nose suggested as the tannins are fairly grippy still. But it has fresh acidity as the backbone of the medium-bodied structure. Finish could be more extended. Keep for another 3 years for the …
2011 vintage
Taster #9278 · Dec 5, 2020
90/100
Cherry, all spice and earth. All the fruit is still there after 9 years. Medium finish, soft acidity and well structured
2011 vintage