{"product_id":"clos-ostler-carolines-pinot-noir-2021","title":"Clos Ostler Carolines Pinot Noir 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn their words - \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe sun in the summer of 2020-2021 gave our vines great energy, with only a little rain fall and westerly winds. The autumn ripened perfectly concentrated petits grains a little earlier than usual in early April. Hand-picked by clone \u0026amp; destemmed to open topped fermenters, hand pigeage for 3 weeks primary fermentation then pressed to 20% new Burgundian barrels for 15 months elevage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe wine has a satisfyingly saturated full ruby\/purple colour. Generously proportioned with black fruit, Damson plum \u0026amp; Bing cherry at the core, seasoned with perfumed clove, anise \u0026amp; black pepper top notes all underpinned by a lovely savoury maritime character to give the wine intrigue. The oak is fine, fresh and subtly toasty that integrates beautifully into the bouquet. In the mouth the wine is deceptively full bodied, showing density \u0026amp; concentration of those beautiful fruits \u0026amp; spices that then lie back into a structural framework of fine, supple tannins \u0026amp; lacy acidity which flow through the wine; a graceful line running long and poised.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter a year in bottle this wine is beautifully integrated, the concentrated ripeness sitting in a well- proportioned frame. It is a classic Caroline’s and a very worthy successor to the 2020 showing the distinct signature of both the terroir and the region.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritics thoughts -\u003c\/strong\u003e  Seductive and immensely complex, the enticing bouquet shows dark berry, dried porcini, warm spice and cedar characters. The palate exhibits outstanding concentration and depth, gracefully framed by rich texture and beautifully melded tannins. Plush and seamless with an impressively long, expansive finish. At its best: now to 2036.  \u003cstrong\u003e97 points, Sam Kim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest New Zealand Red Wine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest New Zealand Pinot Noir\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBest North Otago Pinot Noir\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is a stunning wine from an isolated area in the far south of New Zealand's South Island. Wonderfully lush texture fills the mouth and the wine has a meaty savouriness to go with it's black cherry and dark plum fruit and a perfume like the rising sap of Springtime. \u003cstrong\u003e 96 points, International Wine Challenge (IWC) 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComplex, pure and enticing bouquet of mineral chalky soils and ripe fruits of dried raspberry and dark cherry, boysenberry and soft dried herbs suggesting sage and thyme. The use of oak is specific and precise with scents of mostly new barrel with some older. As the wine touches the palate the flavours of oak strike first then give way to the core fruit and mineral flavours from the bouquet then dried herb and savoury complexities. There’s a tautness to the palate with an abundance of polished tannins and barrel spice, plenty of acidity and a complex finish. A wine for the cellar with best drinking likely from 2028 through 2038+.   \u003cstrong\u003e96 points, Cameron Douglas \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSuper soft, supple and silky in the mouth, this is a Pinot of amazing beauty, concentration and length, that builds in stature the longer you savour each mouthful. The abundant mix of black fruits and exotic spices captivate. The fine toast oak and elegant savoury \u0026amp; saline thread all add to the intrigue of this Chambolle-Musigny like Waitaki Pinot Noir. So approachable in its youth, it will continue to become more savoury and captivating through 2031-2035. Generously proportioned with black fruit, Damson plum \u0026amp; Bing cherry at the core, seasoned with perfumed clove, anise \u0026amp; black pepper underpinned by intriguing savoury \u0026amp; saline characters. The oak is fine and subtly toasty, beautifully integrated into the bouquet. In the mouth it’s deceptively full bodied, showing density \u0026amp; concentration of those beautiful fruits \u0026amp; spices within a structural framework of fine, supple tannins \u0026amp; lacy acidity which flow through the wine in a graceful line with length \u0026amp; poise. Enjoy now (with a light decant) and savour its complex and beguiling evolution through 2035.  \u003cstrong\u003e98 points, FWD Tasting Panel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clos Ostler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43567747596494,"sku":"310600","price":105.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/6393\/2110\/files\/clos_ostler_carolines_pinot_noir_market_wine_store.jpg?v=1781595537","url":"https:\/\/marketwinestore.com.au\/products\/clos-ostler-carolines-pinot-noir-2021","provider":"Market Wine Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}