Prophet's RockRetrospect Pinot Noir 2017

Product code: 21381
£100.00 inc VAT
New Zealand
Red Wine from
Central Otago, New Zealand
Country
Country: New Zealand
Region
Region: Central Otago
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Prophet's Rock
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Pinot Noir
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
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Country
Country: New Zealand
Region
Region: Central Otago
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Prophet's Rock
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Grape
Grape: Pinot Noir
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

A compact, savoury pinot with layers of wild berries, dried porcini, pink peppercorns, ash, spiced cherries, rosemary, suede and cloves. Firm yet velvety tannins here. Muscular pinot with a firm, long and focused finish. Drink or hold." - JamesSuckling.com, 98 Points

Product Notes

Prophet's Rock Retrospect Pinot Noir presents an exceptional harmony of depth, complexity and finesse. Elegant on the palate, this wine boasts flavours of ripe red cherries gently framed by notes of earthy forest floor and subtle spices. Additional nuances of dried herbs, leather and truffle continue to unfold in this vintage, reflecting the iconic Central Otago terroir. Its balanced tannins and vibrant acidity is exquisitely complemented by a long, harmonious finish. This Pinot Noir is a timeless expression of New Zealand's wine craftsmanship, promising to intricately evolve over the years. Savour it slowly to appreciate its exquisite journey.

About the Winery

Prophet's Rock

Prophet’s Rock winery is one of the most distinguished and reputable wine producers in Central Otago, New Zealand. With an intrinsic respect for traditional winemaking techniques, the winery tirelessly pursues its mission to express the untamed beauty and raw grace of the Otago terrior through their fine wines.

Founded in 1999, Prophet’s Rock has effortlessly wedded time-honoured winemaking traditions with the distinctive character and purity of their vineyards. Situated in the acclaimed Central Otago wine region, the winery finds itself surrounded by some of the world's most dramatic, beautiful and rugged landscapes, and this is reflected in the uniqueness of their wines. The driving force behind Prophet’s Rock outstanding reputation is, undoubtedly. their unswerving dedication to creating authentic, elegant wines that particularly showcase the region’s unique terroir.

Paul Pujol—internationally experienced winemaker—works meticulously to apply the natural beauty of New Zealand’s land into every bottle. His expertise at Prophet’s Rock has resulted in globally acclaimed lyrical wines, evoking the purity and intensity of Central Otago’s unique terrain.

The winery features two vineyard sites, each with its own distinctive attributes. The 'Home Vineyard' is situated in a secluded and evocative Alpine Valley. The 'Rocky Point Vineyard', on the other hand, is positioned on a sheer cliff overlooking Lake Dunstan. Both vineyards are comprised of a variety of land formations and soil types, which contribute to the distinctiveness of Prophet’s Rock wines - their deftness in capturing the very essence of their land and sculpting it into a magnificent-tasting wine is quite remarkable!

Prophet’s Rock has succeeded in staying true to its roots; wrestling and yielding to the wild spirit of its environment to forge wines that resonate with character, elegance, and an unabashed sense of place. A drink from Prophet’s Rock is more than just a taste of wine; it’s delving into the heart of New Zealand’s breath-taking landscape and savouring the soulful nurture of traditional winemaking.

http://www.prophetsrock.co.nz

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