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Loveblock Pinot Noir Central Otago 2021 750ml
🇳🇿 A touch of malty Assam tea lingers on the finish, adding a firm note.
Organic-Estate Central Otago Pinot Noir from the Bendigo Heartland
Loveblock is the project of Kim and Erica Crawford — a certified organic estate dedicated to minimal-intervention winemaking in New Zealand’s most celebrated Pinot Noir region. The grapes for this bottling come from their family-owned “Someone’s Darling” vineyard on the Bendigo Loop Road in Central Otago, placed into...Show More >
Organic-Estate Central Otago Pinot Noir from the Bendigo Heartland
Loveblock is the project of Kim and Erica Crawford — a certified organic estate dedicated to minimal-intervention winemaking in New Zealand’s most celebrated Pinot Noir region. The grapes for this bottling come from their family-owned “Someone’s Darling” vineyard on the Bendigo Loop Road in Central Otago, placed into organic conversion in March 2022. The 2021 delivers fleshy black plum, layers of cherry and sweet berries, with hints of violet and savoury spice — grown with love, made with care.
Expert Reviews - Vintage 2021
- Wine Spectator — 93 pts: Pretty clove, nutmeg and cardamom details complement sleek maraschino cherry, raspberry and cranberry flavors at the core. A touch of malty Assam tea lingers on the finish, adding a firm note. Drink now through 2035.
Winemaker Notes
Loveblock Pinot Noir Central Otago 2021 750ml
From the “Someone’s Darling” vineyard, Bendigo Loop Road, Central Otago. Fleshy black plum, cherry, and sweet berries on the palate with hints of violet and savoury spice. Bright and structured with a long, elegant finish. Drink now or cellar for up to 10 years.
Vineyard & Provenance
- Grape: Pinot Noir
- Appellation: Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand
- Vineyard: Someone’s Darling, Bendigo Loop Road
- Producer: Loveblock
- Farming: Organic conversion (certified March 2022)
- Closure: Screwcap
- Vintage: 2021
- Size: 750ml
Food Pairings
A versatile Central Otago Pinot — exceptional with roasted duck, lamb rack, salmon with pinot beurre blanc, mushroom risotto, and aged sheep’s milk cheeses.
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Wine Information:
Country: New Zealand
Region: South Island
Sub-Region:
Appellation: Central Otago
Variety: Pinot Noir
Type: Reds
Size: 750ml
Choose when time is of the essence
"Presents pretty clove, nutmeg and cardamom details that are a lovely complement to the sleek maraschino cherry, raspberry and cranberry flavors at the core. A touch of malty Assam tea lingers on the finish, adding a firm note. Drink now through 2035."
Wine Spectator - 93 points
