Red

Big Barrel Pinot Noir

Bird

New Zealand

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Pinot Noir
Country
New Zealand
Appellation
Marlborough
Body
medium
Acidity
medium
Tannin
low
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

duck · lamb · mushrooms · pork · soft cheeses

Rated vintages

  • 201391 pts

    Sourced from the Omaka Valley, this Pinot Noir is fermented and aged in 1000-liter casks, hence the Big Barrel moniker. It's medium bodied and silky in texture, with only minimal oak-derived flavor. Instead it offers crisp red fruits like cherries and pomegranates, plus subtle h…