Peregrine Central Otago Pinot Noir 2012
Peregrine
The quest for quality in all aspects is the hallmark of peregrine, evidenced by the global acclaim for their wines, the highest international architectural accolades for their beautiful wing spanned winery and the excellence of their customer service programmes.
Set majestically in the rugged mountainous beauty of central otago in the south island of new zealand, this privately owned producer is committed to enhancing the environment with both their organically certified estates and winery and their ‘hands on‘ involvement in the conservation of new zealand’s native birds, the saddleback and mohua.
Passionate wine producers and estate owners, lindsay mclachlan and greg hay, have a philosophy of producing wine that is truly representative of the central otago region, drawing only the very best hand-picked fruit from 11 sites around the lowburn, bendigo and gibbston sub regions. In its short history it has been an impressive high achiever, with its wines winning numerous prestigious awards and trophies around the world. Peregrine produced its first vintage in 1998, and although known as a specialist pinot noir house, it also produces excellent riesling, pinot gris, chardonnay and sauvignon blanc.
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PGPE201210 UCAU
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Peregrine Wines have named themselves after the Peregrine Falcon, a rare bird of prey found in very small numbers in Otago where the winery is based. This superb Pinot Noir is hand-harvested, warm-fermented and matured on French oak barrels for 10 months. An expressive nose of cherry, raspberry and mocha leads into a silky and refined palate of ripe black cherry fruit, nuanced with wonderful spice notes. Drink now, or cellar for 5 years or more.
Peregrine Wines have named themselves after the Peregrine Falcon, a rare bird of prey found in very small numbers in Otago where the winery is based. This superb Pinot Noir is hand-harvested, warm-fermented and matured on French oak barrels for 10 months. An expressive nose of cherry, raspberry and mocha leads into a silky and refined palate of ripe black cherry fruit, nuanced with wonderful spice notes. Drink now, or cellar for 5 years or more.
Scores & Reviews
93 / 100
James Suckling
A bright, vibrant nose here with a wealth of mixed ripe berries and plenty of fresh fragrances, too. There are also poached, pepper-dusted raspberries, which make this mouth-wateringly fresh. The palate has bright and crunchy mid-palate appeal with a handy tannin surge that builds savory grip through the finish. Very attractive wine.
91-Silver / 100
Robert Parker
Pale to medium ruby with a hint of purple, the 2012 Peregrine Pinot Noir offers tons of expressive red cherry and warm cranberry notes with hints of wild thyme, lavender, black soil and moss. Light to medium-bodied and finely crafted in the mouth, it gives just enough fruit for the grainy textured, solid foundation, finishing with very good persistence.
95 / 100
United Cellars Tasting Panel
(Tasted March 2019) This is looking so good after an extra few years in the cellar- extra layers of smoked charcuterie and blackberry. Tannins have softened, rounding out the wine and and placing it right in the sweet spot - MF