Lake Chalice The Raptor Pinot Noir 2021 Marlborough
NZ PINOT NOIR TASTING RESULTS
The task of picking the ten best pinot noirs proved too much for our judges, says MARY-THERESE BLAIR.
LAKE CHALICE THE RAPTOR PINOT NOIR 2021 (MARLBOROUGH)
Intense and deeply coloured in the glass, this high-toned and youthful pinot is unashamedly big in style with aromas of dark plums and black cherries set against florals on the expressive nose. The palate is ripe and juicy with bold, yet silky, tannins and lots of dark fruit.