Pour: 2007 Brancott South Island
It redefines Kiwi polish
By Dennis Ray Wheaton
When you hear the words “Waipara” and “Otago,” do thoughts of vibrant pinots noirs pop into your head? They should. New Zealand is becoming known for sophisticated pinots at snatch-them-up prices.
A good place to start: the widely available 2007 Brancott South Island ($14), a blend from the key pinot vineyard areas of South Island—Marlborough, Waipara, and central Otago. Delicate with velvety soft cherry and red berry flavors, it redefines Kiwi polish.
Photograph: Michael Boone
This article appears in the June 2009 issue of Chicago Magazine.
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