Dog Point Pinot Noir 2007

NOTES

The name Dog Point dates from the earliest European settlement of Marlborough and the introduction of sheep to the district. "These were days of few fences, of boundary riders and boundary keeping dogs".  Shepherds' dogs sometimes became lost or wandered off and eventually bred into a marauding pack which attacked local flocks.

Their home was a tussock and scrub covered hill, overlooking the Wairau Plains, designated by the early settlers as Dog Point.

TASTING NOTES

Ruby in colour leading to a bouquet Aromas of ripe red fruits infused with violets and an underlying earthy character. The palate is richly flavoured with dense red and black fruits the palate shows a combination of excellent tannin structure, well integrated oak and a rounded, lingering earthy finish. A brilliant food match for Duck, cervena, red meats and especially truffled venison and mushroom pie.

REVIEWS

Viticulturist Ivan Sutherland and winemaker James Healy have produced top wines from every vintage. Seductive plum and cherry flavours with an underlying suggestion of truffle. Concentrated and smooth textured. Rating 96

Bob Campbell MW, Australian Gourmet Traveller May/April 2008