Mount Riley Pinot Noir

Mount Riley Pinot Noir from Marlborough New Zealand. Mount Riley, founded in 1994, takes its name from one of the rocks of the pointed Richmond Mountains, which overlooks the Wairau Valley in Marlborough. Beautifully ripe and fruity Pinot Noir. Medium-length soaking with skin to obtain optimal aromas in aroma and flavor. Aged for 8 months in French and American oak barrels. Aromas of ripe red fruits such as cherries and berries as well as plums. On the palate soft and supple ripe fruit with a fine texture. Slender but well-rounded wine. Harmonious with good length.

Pinot Noir: in an old text from 1659 the grape is also called Rotkläffner. Pinot noir is a noble blue grape from Burgundy from which all great Burgundy wines are made. The grape mainly grows in a cooler climate and is very dependent on soil conditions. Therefore, it is not an easy grape variety to grow. But if the conditions are ideal, very complex, elegant wines of top quality can be made. Is also important in champagne must. It gives champagne backbone, strength and fullness. The famous Pinot Noir can be found in almost every wine country. In Germany the grape is also called spätburgunder. Blauburgunder in Austria and Switzerland