Awards
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Wine |
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| Pinot Noir 2008 | International | |
| International Wine Challenge 2010 - London | Silver Medal | |
| Cathay Pacific Hong Kong IWSC 2009 | Bronze Medal | |
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New Zealand | |
| Romeo Bragato Show 2009 | Bronze Medal |
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NZ International Wine Show 2009 | Bronze Medal |
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Royal Easter Show 2010 | Bronze Medal |
| Liquorland International Wine Show 2010 | Bronze Medal | |
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Magazine Reviews | |
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Winestate Magazine New Releases April 2010 |
3 1/2 Stars |
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| Pinot Gris 2009 | New Zealand | |
| Liquorland International Wine Show 2010 | Silver Medal | |
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Winestate Magazine New Releases April 2010 | 4 Stars |
Reviews
Review by Raymond Chan, Senior Wine Judge, who is Wines Sales Consultant at Regional Wines & Spirits writing for the Regional Wines & Spirits 'Grapevine' client newsletter (July 2009)36 Bottles Central Otago Pinot Noir 2008
36 bottles. That was Douglas Brett and Jane Young’s total production of their first vintage in 1999 of Hawke’s Bay wine in their garage. Douglas has always been a lover of wine, well-respected for his palate being a wine options champion as well as very regular attendee at all the best wine tastings in Wellington (at Regional Wines, of course) for two decades. Combined with Jane originally coming from Central Otago , the ‘36 Bottles’ label has become a commercial reality with the release of this 2008 Central Otago Pinot Noir. Douglas and Jane call themselves ‘Winesmiths’, and are in effect negotiants, sourcing fine parcels of fruit, in this case from the Bendigo sub-region, and contracting the talented Sarah-Kate and Dan Dineen of Maude Wines in Wanaka to vinify the wine. Pinot Noir clones 5 and 6, of which 15% of the latter was whole bunch were fermented to 14.0% alc and the wine aged for 9 months in 40% new French barriques. The 2008 vintage was a good one with healthy crops and the 36 Bottles Pinot Noir reflects this with its elegant, bright black cherry and plum flavours and subtle savoury and floral notes. The tannins are supple and the structural proportion will allow attractive drinking over the next 3-5 years. Being wine ‘consumers’, Douglas and Jane have priced their wine realistically and in fact to over-deliver. Bravo, we are very pleased to stock and sell your wine!
Retail Price $33.70 Special Price $30.65
Reviews by Sam Kim, Senior Wine Judge, and publisher of Wine Orbit (July 2009)
36 Bottles Pinot Noir 2008 Central Otago 92 points 4.5 Stars
Grapes were destemmed and fermented in open-top fermenters with regular hand plunging. The finished wine was then matured in new and older French oak barriques for 9 months. Ripe and opulent, this immediately appealing Pinot displays dark cherry, savoury mushroom and subtle spice characters on the nose. The palate is juicy upfront with satin smooth texture, nicely pitched acidity and fine-grained tannins. The wine is rich and sumptuous yet remains elegant and beautifully poised.
At its best: now to 2012. $36.00, 14% Screw cap.
36 Bottles Pinot Gris 2008 Central Otago 91 points 4.5 Stars
This is a very exciting new label by Douglas Brett and an enthusiastic team. The name comes from the very first 36 bottles they produced back in 1999. Now they have released their first commercial release with Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir.
A portion of the grapes were whole bunch pressed and the other crushed and left on skin for 24 hours prior to fermentation. The nose beautifully elegant and gently perfumed showing peach, pear and floral characters. It's nicely weighted on the palate with silky texture and just the right amount of acid to balance the subtle sweetness. A serious Pinot Gris showing excellent varietal expression and the wine is superbly drinkable.
At its best: now to 2011.
$27.00, 14% Screw cap. Winemakers: Sara-Kate and Dan Dineen.
The following reviews are courtesy of Sue Courtney, www.wineoftheweek.com. The wines were reviewed as part of the All Brand New tasting at First Glass Wines on 6 May 2009.
36 Bottles Central Otago Pinot Gris 2008
Straw yellow. The nose is subtle and at first seems neutral but apple, flowers and hints of musk are coaxed from the glass however the taste is immediately so much brighter. It's quite zingy with flavours of creamy soda, apple, lime and earthy nuances reminiscent of cultivated white mushrooms with underlying honey adding to the light viscosity of the texture. There's a richness to the wine and warmth from the alcohol and for Pinot Gris, it has good acid spine. Gosh, even Kingsley liked it.
13.5% alc. Screwcap. $26.99.
36 Bottles Central Otago Pinot Noir 2008
Bright, crimson-tinged, translucent red. Smoky, aromatic, herbal aromas lead into a full-flavoured palate. Initially quite meaty, savoury and toasty with a juicy deliciousness, it has cherry fruit with an appealing sweetness and a hint of violet adds to its allure. It's spicy, smoky and silky textured with a hint of mocha and a zesty infusion to the long lasting finish.
14% alc. Screwcap. $34.99.
The following reviews by Peter Saunders were published in the Peter's Picks section of the July 2009 issue of F&B - Behind Bars (a hospitality trade journal).
36 Bottles Central Otago Pinot Noir 2008
Young, crimson and very agreeable; a wine with a lovely depth to the fruit, which is satisfying immediately with the subtle tones and savoury characters to emerge for those who wish to wait. A very classy wine showing lots of finesse. Several very good years of drinking ahead. RRP $35.
36 Bottles Central Otago Pinot Gris 2008
Almost dry. Nice wine, sound and supple with true to variety fruit and showing some class. Made with the flair of Dan & Sarah-Kate Dineen at Maude Winery, there’s plenty of drinkability here, as is their style. No hurry into 2010 at least. RRP $25.
