TASTING NOTES FOR Two Paddocks Pinot Noir Central Otago New Zealand 2024
🍷 Appearance
Brilliant ruby red with vibrant crimson hues and delicate purple highlights, displaying excellent clarity and a beautifully luminous appearance. The colour reflects the wine’s youthful freshness, elegance and refined Pinot Noir character.
👃 Aromas
An expressive and beautifully fragrant bouquet of ripe red cherry, raspberry, wild strawberry and dark plum, complemented by delicate floral notes of violet and rose petal. Subtle hints of dried herbs, forest floor, savoury spice and finely integrated oak contribute additional complexity and aromatic depth.
👅 Palate
Elegant, concentrated and beautifully balanced, delivering generous layers of ripe cherry, raspberry, red plum and wild berry flavours. Fine, silky tannins provide excellent structure, while vibrant natural acidity maintains freshness, precision and definition. Delicate notes of cinnamon, clove, dried herbs and subtle oak spice complement the expressive fruit, creating a harmonious and sophisticated palate.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky, supple and beautifully textured, with refined tannins providing gentle structure and elegance. The palate displays impressive depth and persistence, leading to a long, graceful finish with lingering red cherry, raspberry, delicate spice and subtle earthy notes. The balance between fruit concentration, freshness and finesse is particularly appealing.
🍇 Overall Style
An outstanding example of premium Central Otago Pinot Noir, combining vibrant fruit expression, elegance and regional character. The 2024 vintage reflects Two Paddocks’ commitment to producing refined, expressive wines that showcase the distinctive qualities of Central Otago. A sophisticated and beautifully structured Pinot Noir offering immediate enjoyment while possessing excellent potential for further development with careful cellaring.
🍽️ Food Pairing
An exceptional accompaniment to roast duck breast, herb-crusted lamb, grilled salmon, pork tenderloin and mushroom risotto. Equally impressive with roast chicken, venison, truffle-infused dishes, charcuterie and soft cheeses such as Brie or Camembert. Its elegant structure and vibrant acidity make it wonderfully versatile with food.
🥂 BBD Verdict
Two Paddocks Pinot Noir 2024 is an outstanding addition to Better Buy The Dozen’s premium New Zealand red wine selection. Elegant, beautifully balanced and wonderfully expressive, it showcases the quality and sophistication for which Central Otago Pinot Noir is internationally recognised. An excellent choice for discerning Pinot Noir enthusiasts, special occasions, entertaining or inclusion in a personally selected premium mixed dozen. A distinctive and beautifully crafted wine delivering refinement, complexity and lasting enjoyment.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷
