Of the three Giesen single vineyard (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay) wines, I struggled to appreciate this Pinot Noir the most.
From the acclaimed 'Clayvin' vineyard, reputedly Marlborough's oldest Pinot Noir plantings, a site off which both Fromm and Tongue in Groove draw fruit, it's a dark red fruited number. Shows some deep red florals - a suggestion of hibiscus perhaps, over smoky oak scents.
Feels a little hollow on the palate, a little astringency doing little to recover this, a palate lacking the finesse often associated with the variety.
Some red berry character lurks, but overall a disappointing wine given the pedigree of its stablemates. 88
Tasted on: Tuesday 7th July, a Flower transitioning to Leaf day
Source: Sample
Price: $65.99
Alcohol: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
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