Dashwood Pinot Noir 2008
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Dashwood |
| Varietals: |
Pinot Noir
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| Vintage: |
2008 |
| Region: |
New Zealand - Marlborough |
| Type: |
Red Wine |
| Style: |
Red - Light & Fruity |
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| Retail: | $15.99 |
| Savings: |
44% |
| Price: |
$8.99 |
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The Wine
This bright garnet wine shows lifted cherry fruit and mushroom notes on the nose. The palate exhibits ripe black cherry fruit flavors and has soft tannin finish. This wine is made to drink young , and will show its best now and over the next few years. Dashwood Pinot Noir is sealed with a screw top to ensure optimum quality.
The Growing Region - Marlborough
(mahrl-bore-oh)
Grass-fed Wines
Sitting pretty on the northern tip of New Zealand's south island, Marlborough has become synonymous with New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. As well it should be – Marlborough is the primary region for those delicious, citrusy, summer-lovin' wines with vibrant acidity and pungent, grassy, grapefruit flavors. Sauvignon Blanc is the main grape here; Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Riesling are also made.
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Notable Facts:
The region has well-drained alluvial loam soils, which are perfect for grape growing. The grapes receive a good deal of sunshine during the day, but recovers in the cool evenings. Marlborough's growing season is long, which helps foster the gradual, even ripening of the grapes. Not made for much aging, the Sauvignon Blancs of Marlborough are of the buy ‘em and drink ‘em class of wine. Expect little vintage variation here - quantity differs more than quality.
About New Zealand:
The country of New Zealand is about 1000 miles from the coast of Australia. It consists of two long islands, end to end, that are approximately the same length as California. Most of the country's climate is maritime due to the abundant coastline. The northern island is more wet and cool while the southern island is warmer and dryer. The most popular grapes of New Zealand are Sauvignon Blanc (made most famous by the bright wines coming out of Marlborough), Chardonnay and the ever-growing, Pinot Noir.
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