Paper Road Wairarapa Pinot Noir

Winery	Paddy Borthwick
Region	Wairarapa
Appellation	Wairarapa
Type	Red Wine
Varietal	Pinot Noir
Vineyard Size	27 hectares
Soil	Alluvial soils
Vineyard Orientation	North-South
Average Age of Vines	5-15 years old
Farming Practice	Conventional
Maturation	85% French oak aged for 8 months with a mixture of selected cooperages of which 15% of the barrels are new
Vintage	2018

This is about the purity of Pinot Noir with spicy savoury and bright, juicy red florals and fruits. It is medium-bodied with soft velvety tannis, a mix of tart and sweet cherry fruit with a chocolate touch to the lightly oaked finish and a spicy zestiness to the lingering aftertaste.

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N/Apts The Wine Advocate– 2018 vintage

FOR THE 2018 VINTAGE
The 2018 Paper Road Pinot Noir is all about delicate floral notes and strawberry fruit. It’s plump, medium-bodied and silky, with youthful fruit flavors and a vibrant, promising finish.

92pts James Suckling– 2018 vintage

FOR THE 2018 VINTAGE
Fresh, pure and nicely ripe red cherries abound with gently spicy allure. There’s a very supple and fleshy feel here that carries a wealth of ripe cherries and sappy, succulent tannin. Drink now. Screw cap