2019 Kelly Washington Pinot Noir, Central Otago
Tasting note
Made with a lighter touch and expressing the more feminine, delicate nature of Tamra and Simon's beloved variety. A wholly transparent Pinot Noir that exudes the heady perfume that defines the subregion of Gibbston. Crushed herbs combine with dark cherry and notes of fragrant violets and berry fruits. The palate is structured, yet elegant and supple.
Our thoughts
For their wide range of Kelly Washington wines, founders Tamra and her husband Simon source diverse parcels of high-quality fruit, focusing on old vines, high-density planting, vineyards at altitude, and organic and biodynamic farming. In the case of their Pinot Noir, that meant seeking out a particular corner of New Zealand’s Pinot haven of Central Otago to harness a Volnay-like, savoury element to the fruit, yielding a wine that manages to be both light on its feet but with a weight and richness typical of the region.
2019 Kelly Washington Pinot Noir, Central Otago
Tasting note
Made with a lighter touch and expressing the more feminine, delicate nature of Tamra and Simon's beloved variety. A wholly transparent Pinot Noir that exudes the heady perfume that defines the subregion of Gibbston. Crushed herbs combine with dark cherry and notes of fragrant violets and berry fruits. The palate is structured, yet elegant and supple.
Our thoughts
For their wide range of Kelly Washington wines, founders Tamra and her husband Simon source diverse parcels of high-quality fruit, focusing on old vines, high-density planting, vineyards at altitude, and organic and biodynamic farming. In the case of their Pinot Noir, that meant seeking out a particular corner of New Zealand’s Pinot haven of Central Otago to harness a Volnay-like, savoury element to the fruit, yielding a wine that manages to be both light on its feet but with a weight and richness typical of the region.
| Producer | Kelly Washington |
|---|---|
| Sub-Region | Gibbston |
| Region | Central Otago |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Grape Variety | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Colour | Red |
| ABV | 14.00% |
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Vinous
Sourced from Central Otago’s cool Gibbston subregion, the 2019 Pinot Noir from Kelly Washington is an elegantly structured yet ripe expression. It is finely poised, with the natural acidity of this cool part of Central piercing its soft core of red fruit and floral flavors. Supple, mouthcoating tannins provide a gentle embrace on the fresh finish.
90 Points / Drinking 2022 - 2029
By Rebecca Gibb / April 2022
Vinous
From the cool Gibbston area, this 2019 Pinot Noir is savory, supple and smooth. It is elegant and light-bodied but packs plenty of sweet cherry fruit, perfumed florals and wild herbs, as well as spice. Finely textured with a medium-long finish.
92 Points / Drinking 2023 - 2033
By Rebecca Gibb / April 2023