Gibbston Valley China Terrace Pinot Noir 2016 ABV:13.5% - New Zealand bright ruby

bright ruby

A few rare gems from this collection

It's also relatively restrained given the density of its aromas

more fruit driven than equivalent Champagnes but produced using the same double fermentation method and traditional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir blend

draws its strength and uniqueness from the magnificent territory in which it's generated

Gibbston Valley China Terrace Pinot Noir 2016 ABV:13.5% - New Zealand bright rubySo on opening the Gibbston Valley China Terrace Pinot Noir 2016, wow. The nose is restrained, I would almost say with a Burgundian character. Just deep enough in colour with a delicate light plaque rim in the glass, the similarities continue. It is probably there that the similarities come to an end, and for me not in a negative way. This is a premium wine, it has a screw cap as is usual in NZ even for the top marques. For a 2016 vintage Pinot Noir,