Coal Pit Tiwha Pinot Noir 2019, Central Otago, New Zealand
£46.95 – £253.50
Coal Pit is a boutique family vineyard in Central Otago, New Zealand. The Coal Pit name is derived from the historical area in the nearby mountain ranges which provided the early pioneers, musterers and gold miners with coal as they passed over the Coal Pit saddle. The coal was bagged at the pit, loaded into carts and brought down Coal Pit road to the valley. Coal Pit Vineyard covers 12 hectares of land in the heart of Gibbston. The vineyard is planted with 7 hectares of Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc vines that date back to 1994, some of the oldest in Gibbston. The vineyard is planted on the glacially formed schist based soils, with a mix of clones for added complexity and balance. Coal Pit typically yields intensely aromatic wines with strong minerality and is run in accordance with the Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand programme.
Tasting notes
Dark cherry aromatics with savoury cocoa undertones, underpinned with delicate notes of dried herbs. Structured tannins extend the length of the palate, signifying great ageability for this wine. An elegant yet powerful Pinot Noir, where depth of fruit and tannin abound, balanced with the delightful acidity that the Coal Pit site is known for. With careful cellaring, flavours will age gracefully into more tertiary and complex characters of leather and beef tea.
| ABV | 13.5% |
|---|---|
| Closure | natural cork |
| Decant from | Just before serving |
| Drink from | 2024 – 2030 |
| Exclusive to Waddesdon | |
| Origin | New Zealand |
| Varietal | Pinot Noir |
| Producer | Coal Pit |
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