Bishops Leap Pinot Noir

Bishop's Leap Pinot Noir, what a gem! This red wine comes from the prestigious Bishop's Leap winery. While they are primarily known for their beautiful Sauvignon Blanc wines, they also produce a very delicate Pinot Noir. They also make wonderful, full-bodied Chardonnays that are unfortunately less well-known. Bishop... Read more
Vintage 2024
Size 0.75L
Grapes
Aromas & flavours
Cherries Ripe red fruit Black cherries Redcurrants Oak Plums Minerals Vanilla
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How this wine tastes

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Flavour profile

Complexity
Moderately complex

Aromas & flavours

Grape & vineyard

Cherries Ripe red fruit Black cherries Redcurrants

Winemaking & ageing

Oak Plums Minerals Vanilla

From vineyard to bottle

The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.

Bishop's Leap Pinot Noir, what a gem! This red wine comes from the prestigious Bishop's Leap winery. While they are primarily known for their beautiful Sauvignon Blanc wines, they also produce a very delicate Pinot Noir. They also make wonderful, full-bodied Chardonnays that are unfortunately less well-known. Bishop's Leap takes its name from an ancient legend. A zealous preaching bishop was pursued by the indigenous Maori tribe until he fell off a steep cliff into the raging Wairau River. As a kind of tribute to this bishop, this delicious wine is called Saint Clair. The entire story is depicted on the label of this red wine.

The grapes come from New Zealand's most famous wine region, Marlborough. It is particularly known for its highly accessible style of wines. The climate is excellent for grape growing, with a maritime climate that lends the wines unique aromas. The warm daytime alternates with cool nights, which is conducive to ripening. The grapes are all hand-picked in the cool of the evening. This gives this wine its uniquely beautiful flavors. It's also worth mentioning that this Pinot Noir is partially aged in French oak barrels.

The aroma of this red Bishop's Leap reveals aromas of cherries and ripe red fruit with a hint of oak. The palate is a light, soft, and round Pinot Noir. Well-balanced acidity. A lingering flavor of black cherries and red berries is supported by a hint of plum and minerality. A touch of vanilla on the back of the tongue completes this red wine. Pinot Noir is known for being enjoyed slightly chilled. Only then will all the flavors truly come together.
Bishops Leap Pinot Noir
The wineryBishops Leap Marlborough · New Zealand
Vintage 2024
For the 2023 vintage in New Zealand, insufficient data is yet available for a definitive assessment by Robert Parker. The wines from this region and vintage have not yet been tested extensively enough (NT).

More about Bishops Leap

Buy or order Bishop's Leap wine Although New Zealand wines are now indispensable, they have only been a relatively recent part of our drinking habits. Until the 1980s, New Zealand wines were a rarity.

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The wine’s characteristics, origin and practical details.

The wine

Red · Pinot Noir · 2024
Wine type
Red
Varietal(s)
Pinot Noir
Vintage
2024
Size
0.75 L
Alcohol content
13.0%
Closure
-

Origin & winery

New Zealand · Marlborough
Producer
Bishops Leap
Country
New Zealand
Region
Marlborough
Appellation
-

Terroir & maturation

Partially matured in French oak barrels.
Soil
-
Maturation
Partially matured in French oak barrels.
Oak aged
Yes
Single grape variety
Yes
Sparkling
No
Malolactic conversion
Yes
Taste style
Fruity Red

Serving & cellaring

Duck, Salmon, Mushroom dishes, Turkey
Ideal serving temperature
14° - 16°C
Drinking Window
2024–2028
Food Pairing
Duck,
Salmon,
Mushroom dishes,
Turkey

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