Domaine Carneros Avant Garde Pinot Noir 2022 vs Mount Edward Ted Pinot Noir 2022
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £27.99 | £27.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Domaine Caneros | Mount Edward |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Pinot Noir | Pinot Noir |
| Region | — | Central Otago |
| Country | USA | New Zealand |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Domaine Carneros Avant Garde Pinot Noir 2022
Domaine Carneros Avant-Garde Pinot Noir is a vibrant, fruit-forward expression of Carneros Pinot Noir, crafted to herald the fresh fruit qualities of this renowned California region. Sourced principally from the Estate Vineyard near the Chateau and the Stornetta Vineyard in the rolling hills of Western Carneros, this wine showcases the most fragrant characteristics from select lots across both vineyards. Why You'll Love It This is Carneros Pinot Noir with real personality—intensely aromatic, fresh, and lively with delicate balance that makes it incredibly food-friendly. As the newest and most fruit-forward in Domaine Carneros' collection, the Avant-Garde is designed to be the vanguard of the vintage, offering immediate appeal and vibrant fruit character. With 10 months in specially selected French oak barrels, this wine delivers complexity without losing its fresh, approachable charm. Vineyard & Production Sourced from the Estate Vineyard near the Chateau and the Stornetta Vineyard in the rolling hills of Western Carneros. The 2022 vintage experienced a late wet spring followed by almost idyllic growing conditions, with harvest beginning about two weeks later than normal. The wine is fermented in small open-topped tanks and aged for 10 months in French oak Burgundy barrels, specially selected from cooperages that complement the aroma and flavour profile of this wine. Tasting Notes Intensely aromatic with notes of raspberry jam, blackberries, cassis, and baking spices, complemented by hints of dried roses and orange peel. Fresh and lively on the palate with delicate balance, vibrant fruit character, and fine tannins. The finish is elegant and inviting with lingering red fruit and subtle spice. Perfect Pairings A versatile wine that shines with simply prepared dishes like grilled or braised salmon, roasted chicken, veal, pork tenderloin, duck breast, or mushroom risotto. Also enhances the vibrant flavours of Californian and Mediterranean cuisine, including herb-cruste
Mount Edward Ted Pinot Noir 2022
Mount Edward Ted Pinot Noir is a biodynamic, organically certified Central Otago Pinot Noir from one of New Zealand's most characterful winemakers. Duncan Forsyth planted vines right on the edge of what is possible in Central Otago's marginal climate — a decision that has been vindicated many times over. His vineyards are tended with a biodynamic approach that includes the reassuring chaos of pigs and chickens, and the wines have won praise worldwide. Aromas of dark berry fruits, spice, savoury tones, and thyme, with a sinewy palate full of bright fruit flavours and a delicate herbal thread throughout. Why You'll Love It This is Central Otago Pinot Noir from Mount Edward, the project of Duncan Forsyth — a winemaker who has made a virtue of pushing boundaries in one of the world's most marginal wine regions. The vineyards are organically certified in both vineyard and winery, farmed biodynamically with natural vineyard balance maintained by a resident population of pigs and chickens. Central Otago's unique parent rock is glacially derived schist, with soils that had been cultivated only a few times in the 100 years before the viticulturists arrived — some not at all. The growing season is warm and dry with cool nights, short, with a risk of frost early and late, and crop levels are actively restricted through careful canopy management to achieve balance and uniform ripeness. Vinified using open fermenters, hand plunging, and natural yeasts, then aged for 11 months in French oak (20% new) before racking and settling in tank for a further 3 months. Vegetarian, vegan, and biodynamic. This is New Zealand Pinot Noir with character, terroir, and genuine conviction. Vineyard & Winemaking Produced by Mount Edward in Central Otago, New Zealand. Organically certified in vineyard and winery. Biodynamic farming on glacially derived schist soils. De-stemmed fruit, open fermenters, hand plunging, natural yeasts. Aged 11 months in French oak (20% new), then 3 months settling in tan
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