5 STARS (94/100):
Cameron Douglas, MS.
Black Sparrow 'Earnscleugh Road' Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021
'This is a gently rich and softly concentrated Pinot Noir with harmonious and integrated complex flavours of savoury red fruits, herbs and a little earth on a fine-textured palate. Serve with coq au vin and casseroles over the next 5-6 years'. - Sam Kim. Moderately deep, dark ruby-red colour, lighter...
- 'This is a gently rich and softly concentrated Pinot Noir with harmonious and integrated complex flavours of savoury red fruits, herbs and a little earth on a fine-textured palate. Serve with coq au vin and casseroles over the next 5-6 years'. - Sam Kim.
- Moderately deep, dark ruby-red colour, lighter on the edge. The nose is softly full and well-packed with dense and harmoniously integrated aromas of ripe, dark-red berry fruit intermixed with complexing dried and dark herbs, a little earthiness and whole bunch stalk nuances, forming a concentrated core.
- This Pinot Noir delivers layers of ripe cherry, plum, and mocha-spice, framed by silky tannins and a long, elegant finish.
- Screwcap. 13.5% alcohol content.
