Sileni Estates The Plateau Pinot Noir 2009

Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
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Natalie's Score: 92/100 Community Score: 4.6/5 Community Reviews: 2 Add My Review Product #: 132142 Wine Type: Red Wine	Price: $17.95 Alcohol: 12.5% Drink: 2011-2016 Sweetness: Extra Dry Bottle size: 750 ml Winery: Sileni Estates Agent: The Kirkwood Group
More Vintages: 2011 2008

Tasting note:

Vintages Wine Panel: Pinot Noir from Hawkes Bay is not as common as the red Bordeaux varieties or Syrah, but when a producer such as Sileni is involved, the results show it is a variety with a future here. Grown on an inland plateau ideal for Pinot Noir, this 2009 is a fine ambassador for Hawkes Bay Pinot. Look for lots of black cherry and other dark fruit aromas backed by smooth tannins and a substantial finish. My note: heart-stopping delicious! Ripe fleshy cherries and juicy field raspberries almost make you want to bite into this wine rather than sip it. Yet it’s supple and medium-bodied with wonderful finesse and mouth-watering action. I adore this style of New Zealand Pinot Noir: more please! Food matches: planked salmon.

Reviewed April 30, 2011 by Natalie MacLean

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