Two Paddocks - New Zealand - Central Otago

First Paddock - 2018

First Paddock
Grape Variety : Pinot noir  
Caract. : Dry Red Wine  
Price : 72.25$
SAQ Code :  
Inventory : Cellier Collection  
Format : 750 mL 
Degree of Alcohol : 13.5% 
Bottles/Crate : 6 

Tasting :

"Medium ruby-purple-colored, the 2010 First Paddock Pinot Noir reveals a simply gorgeous nose of violets, rose hips and wild thyme over a core of pomegranate and kirsch. Elegantly fruited on the medium bodied palate, this is a superb example of the very fine structure, balance and incredible intensity. The finish is very long and harmonious." -LPB Wine Advocate

Wine Pairing :

Fethered game, cheese and roasted red meat.

Winemaking :

  • Variety : Pinot noir 100%
  • Age of vines : 21 years
  • Irrigation : Drip
  • Harvest : Manual
  • Fermentation : French oak barrel during 21 days
  • Maturation : French oak barrique (new-3 years) during 15 months. Without the lees. Malolactic fermentation
  • Type of yeast : Natural
  • Fining : Filtered - Egg white
  • Cellar : 15 years
  • Decanting : 1 hour

See the Press Review


Vintage 2018

  • James Suckling 2019 : 97 pts.

Vintage 2017

  • Wine Advocate-R.Parker 2020 : 93 pts.
  • James Suckling 2019 : 96 pts.

Vintage 2016

  • Wine Advocate-R.Parker 2020 : 92 pts.
  • James Suckling 2019 : 94 pts.

Vintage 2015

  • Wine Advocate-R.Parker 2020 : 94+ pts.

Vintage 2011

  • Wine Spectator: 91 pts.

Vintage 2010

  • Wine Advocate –R. Parker: 93+ pts.

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