Two Paddocks The Fusilier Pinot Noir 2020

Two Paddocks The Fusilier Pinot Noir 2020James Suckling Top 100 Wines of New Zealand 2020 Two Paddocks was established In 1993 when well known actor Sam Neill planted two hectares of Pinot Noir at Gibbston in Central Otago. Since then Neill has acquired three more vineyards and Two Paddocks is in the unique position of being the only Central Otago winery with a footprint in all three of Central Otago's great valleys Gibbston, the Alexandra Basin and the Cromwell Basin. The last vineyard

Remarkably fine and silky in texture yet simultaneously dense and concentrated

well-priced red

is by all accounts

it will confidently improve for decades and afford great joy along every bit of the way

one of my favourite Yarra Valley wineries

Barbaresco DOCG wines must be made from 100% Nebbiolo

planted in 1985 at 600m above sea level

It protects the wines from light as well

The first thing to know about these wines is what the word Langhe refers to - a series of captivating hills rising south of the city of Alba

tea leaf and baking spices

pure fruit fills the mouth with minty but ripe chocolate

which add yet more to this wine’s loveliness