Pinot Noir is the one and only red grape variety coming out of Marlborough and producers are working hard to get their Pinot Noir noticed. As a result there are some bargains to be had. The regional style is quite light, fruity, crisp and clean with plenty of strawberry and cherry flavours on show. Some of the more serious wines have good spice elements too.
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There’s no question that Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc continues to be the leading light for Marlborough but it is clear that the most serious producers are diversifying their range. At our TOP 6 tasting there were outstanding examples of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer. I personally preferred a lot of these wines to the Sauvignon Blancs and I think the future is bright for Marlborough as a provider of a broad range of styles and grape varieties.
There’s no question that Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc continues to be the leading light for Marlborough but it is clear that the most serious producers are diversifying their range. At our TOP 6 tasting there were outstanding examples of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay and Gewurztraminer. I personally preferred a lot of these wines to the Sauvignon Blancs and I think the future is bright for Marlborough as a provider of a broad range of styles and grape varieties.
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Pinot Noir is the one and only red grape variety coming out of Marlborough and producers are working hard to get their Pinot Noir noticed. As a result there are some bargains to be had. The regional style is quite light, fruity, crisp and clean with plenty of strawberry and cherry flavours on show. Some of the more serious wines have good spice elements too.
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