Gibbston Valley Central Otago (New Zealand) Pinot Noir, 2021

We ordered glasses of two diffeerent Central Otago Pinots at dinner tonight. This was my favorite.

Deep and dark for a Pinot Noir. Very similar to the Carrick beside it at the table. As for aromas and flavors, the two wines are very different. The Gibbston strikes me as cool, the Carrick, warm in both smell and taste. Red raspberries, strawberries, minerals. Spicy, peppery finish. Deep, concentrated flavors with potential for aging.