2021 Carrick Bannockburn Pinot Noir
Grape
Pinot Noir
Its Origins
Carrick is an integrated organic vineyard, winery, restaurant and cellar door in Bannockburn Central Otago. Known for their quality premium Pinot Noir, Carrick also grows and makes Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc; wines noted for their fruit expression and clarity. Steve Green, the owner-manager of Carrick, the viticulturist, the winemaker and the chef brings understanding and experience to making fine wine and food. This pride is reflected in the care of the vineyard and environment – Carrick has a flock of free range hens, giant compost heaps and a community garden, all part of the Carrick philosophy.
What The Critics Say
94/100 Cameron Douglas MS
"Youthful, savoury, bright, fruity and varietal with core flavours of plums and raspberries laced with dried herbs and that rugged Otago landscape quality. Complex and dry on the palate, a wine that needs to be allowed to mature and develop. Firm tannins and plenty of acidity with core flavours of red berries and plums, a savoury spice and barrel flavours all add complexity and length. Best drinking from 2026 through 2036. I am keen to try this wine again in late 24 or early 25 to gauge its progress, I’m excited." Drink 2026 - 2036
"5 Stars Michael Cooper
"A regional classic. Certified organic, the classy, vigorous 2021 vintage was hand-picked from estate-grown, mature vines – then 27 years old – and aged for nine months in French oak casks (19 per cent new). Already delicious, but well worth cellaring, it is ruby hued, with mouthfilling body. Refined and youthful, it is very savoury, with deep, ripe cherry, plum, spice and nut flavours, showing excellent complexity, fresh acidity, finely balanced tannins and a long, very harmonious finish. Best drinking 2026+."
91/100 Bob Campbell MW
"Medium-bodied pinot noir in a high-energy and quite complex style that promises improvement with bottle age. Bone-dry wine with dark cherry, stemmy, and floral/violet flavours. 26 JAN 2024."
| Variety | Pinot Noir |
|---|---|
| Region | Central Otago |
| Closure | Cap |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Alcohol | 13.50% |
| Maturity | 2024 - 2036 |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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