Dog Point - Malborough Pinot Noir 2021
93/100
James Suckling
92/100
Robert Parker
92/100
Vinous
16,5/20
Jancis Robinson
"From New Zealand's largest organic vineyard, savor a critically acclaimed, premium-quality wine!"
“Strawberries, cranberries, and lavender with notes of orange peel, sweet squash, and a hint of tomato leaf. Medium-bodied with refreshing acidity and velvety tannins. Lively and flavorful on the palate. Well-balanced. Made from organically grown grapes. Ready to drink or cellared. ” (James Suckling 2023) • Screw cap
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Eye
Ruby red color, clear, with a lovely sheen
Nose
Aromatic and intense, with aromas of crushed strawberries, raspberries, and mild spices, followed by notes of aromatic herbs and forest floor
Palate
Full-bodied and rich, with velvety tannins; lively and beautifully fresh, perfectly complementing the flavors that echo the nose; a lovely, velvety finish with a hint of oak
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2025
Drink before
2036
Food and wine pairings
Serve with roast beef, creamy cheese, or grilled halibut with beurre blanc...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Wine rated (2025 guide) 92/100 (An outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the wine:
The 2021 Pinot Noir is spicy and warm, with notes of nutmeg and star anise, pomegranate molasses and cherry, poached strawberry, and forest floor. On the palate, the wine is light and delicate, yet persistent on the finish, with a creamy quality imparted by the oak. These wines age extremely well, so their current lightness is not an indicator of a short drinking window, but rather something to embrace and celebrate as they evolve over time. 13.5% alcohol, sealed with a screw cap. 2024–2036
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 16,5/20
About the wine:
A juicy nose of red currant and raspberry, with a hint of herbaceous notes. Moderately tannic on the palate, with a slightly light body—which is no sin for a Pinot. A very smooth wine. 2024–2031
Vinous
Wine rated (2024 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Dog Point's 2021 Pinot Noir is well-balanced, with savory and herbaceous notes. There's no denying that Marlborough's natural, sweet red fruit is abundant, but cool nights and increasingly sensitive winemaking techniques yield a deep, complex flavor profile. The wild, woody, and herbal notes—particularly fennel—along with a vibrant freshness, stem from fermentation using one-third whole clusters, yet this brings neither harshness nor tannic dryness. Over the years, a gradual reduction in oak influence (lighter toasting) has also brought greater harmony and cohesion. 2024–2031
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Strawberries, cranberries, and lavender with notes of orange peel, sweet squash, and a hint of tomato leaf. Medium-bodied with refreshing acidity and velvety tannins. Lively and flavorful on the palate. Well-balanced. Made from organically grown grapes. Ready to drink or suitable for aging. Screw cap.
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