Allan Scott Marlborough Black Label Pinot Noir
Aromas of spice, currant, and dark chocolate. A juicy cherry mouthfeel matches perfectly with the grippy bitterness of cocoa. A long and luxurious feel on the palate will remind you of your favorite cherry jam colliding with black tea. As one of the first independent wineries to be establish in Marlborough in 1990, Allan Scott Family Winemakers have made a name for themselves. The winery has seen some changes since then, over the 30 years since its inception, the winery has evolved to keep ahead of the changing demands from the market.
Grape Varietal: Pinot Noir
Feature: Sustainable, Organic, Vegan
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Grape Profile: Pinot Noir wines are typically light to medium-bodied, with a delicate structure and high acidity. They are known for their aromatic profile, featuring red fruit notes like cherry, strawberry, and raspberry, along with earthier tones of mushroom, forest floor, and sometimes a hint of spice.
Region Profile: Marlborough, located at the northeastern tip of New Zealand’s South Island, is the country’s most renowned and largest wine-producing region. The region’s stable climate, coupled with its unique soils, enables the production of wines that are both expressive and consistent in quality.
Pair with: Roasted poultry and pork. Seafood like tuna and salmon. Pastas with both cream and tomato-based sauces. Soft to medium cheeses like brie and gouda. Vegetables from mushrooms to root veggies.
