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Lawson's Dry Hills Pinot Noir 2020

Lawson's Dry Hills Pinot Noir 2020

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Juicy, Earthy, and Wonderfully Approachable

Sourced from select vineyards in Marlborough's Southern Valleys and Wairau Plains, this highly charming Pinot Noir captures the pure, bright fruit expression of New Zealand. The 2020 vintage highlights an appealing bouquet of ripe red cherries, wild strawberries, and gentle vanilla spice. It is a classic, medium-bodied red wine with a silky mouthfeel, balancing an energetic line of fresh acidity with soft, rounded tannins and a subtle, savory undercurrent of forest floor.
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Style Profile at a Glance

Attribute Profile Scale
Body Medium-Bodied & Silky ●●●●●
Tannins Soft, Supple & Accessible ●●●●●
Sweetness Dry ●●●●●
Acidity Bright, Refreshing & Crisp ●●●●●
Fruit Red Cherry, Wild Raspberry & Plum Pith ●●●●●
Oak Subtle, Soft & Supportive (French Oak) ●●●●●

Expert Tasting Notes & Estate Reputation

  • 92 Points – James Suckling: "A tight and lightly reductive red with strawberries and stones. Medium-bodied, juicy and delicious. Try it now. Screw cap."
  • 89 Points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The 2020 Pinot Noir leads with strawberries and cherries, layers of sarsaparilla and even a hint of cola. In the mouth, the wine comes alive. The fruit leans on the pomegranate, redcurrant end of the spectrum, while the very fine tannins create nice flow and shape in the mouth. A lovely, classy wine. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap."
  • An Authentic Pioneer of the Hills: Founded in 1992 by Ross and Barbara Lawson, Lawson's Dry Hills began its journey by planting its first vines in 1980 on the clay and silt soils of the Omaka Valley. Revered for creating highly dependable, expressive estate varieties, their winemaking team relies on careful vineyard selection and gentle fruit handling to craft an authentic, accessible Pinot Noir celebrated for its balanced freshness and regional typicity.

Highlights

  • 100% Pinot Noir sourced from premium, low-yielding blocks spanning both the Wairau Plains and the clay hillsides of the Southern Valleys.
  • Grown under a highly favorable, dry 2020 season that produced small, clean berries with perfectly ripened skins and beautiful color retention.
  • Matured for 10 months in selected French oak barrels, balancing light, toasty vanilla spice with the grape's pure varietal red fruit essence.

Tasting Notes

  • Appearance: Bright, clear ruby red.
  • Nose: Welcoming, lifted, and fresh, revealing aromas of ripe red cherry, field raspberry, and wild strawberry, complemented by light notes of baking spice, vanilla, and dried herbs.
  • Palate: Medium-bodied, juicy, and velvety on entry. Forward layers of red plum and forest fruits are supported by a crisp line of natural acidity. The mouthfeel is soft and smooth, shaped by well-rounded, supple tannins that make it remarkably easy to enjoy now.

Serving Suggestion

  • Temperature: Serve slightly cool at 14–15°C to highlight its charming fruit purity and keep its acidity crisp.
  • Decanting: A brief 15-to-20 minute open ahead of time helps the gentle oak spice integrate and lets the fruit aromas pop. Ready for immediate pleasure, with the capability to hold and drink beautifully over the next 3–5 years.
  • Western Pairing: Pairs nicely with roasted duck breast, grilled salmon steaks, herb-crusted pork chops, or mushroom pasta.
  • Asian & Cantonese Pairing: This wine's soft tannins and juicy fruit profile make it an exceptional companion for delicate poultry proteins and sweet-and-sour profiles. It pairs with 明炉燒鴨 (Roasted Duck), 豉油雞 (Soy Sauce Chicken), or 菠蘿咕嚕肉 (Sweet and Sour Pork with Pineapple).

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