Blicks Lane Pinot Noir Marlborough, New Zealand

Introduction:The 2022 Blicks Lane Pinot Noir from Marlborough, New Zealand, is a vibrant and expressive red crafted with a focus on purity and organic practices. This wine highlights the elegance and finesse that cool-climate Pinot Noir can achieve in the Wairau Valley. Terrior:The vineyards lie in Marlborough’s Wairau Valley, with well-draining alluvial soils and a maritime climate. The wide diurnal range—warm days and cool nights—helps develop rich aromatics while preserving fresh acidity and balance. Appearance:Bright cranberry red with translucent clarity and youthful vibrance. Nose:Aromatic and lifted, showing notes of wild raspberry, cherry, and cranberry, layered with hints of fresh herbs and forest floor. Palate:Light to medium-bodied with flavors of red berries, rhubarb, and subtle earthiness. The wine is supple and silky, backed by fresh acidity and fine, barely-there tannins that enhance its graceful structure. Finish:Crisp and clean, with lingering red fruit and a faint he