Oct 21/10: Tasting Two Paddocks NZ Pinot Noirs at Albany Club

 The Time and Date:  Thursday, October 21, 2010  11AM - noon

The Event: Two Paddocks trade tasting. Sam Neill was present, and he talked about his wines. Glen-Ward Wines is the agent.

The Venue: Albany Club

The Target Audience: wine trade

The Availability/Catalogue: Wines are available.

The Quote/Background: Actor Sam Neill opened Two Paddocks in Central Otago, NZ. He first planted Pinot Noir in 1993 and the first vintage was 1997. It is a typical small producer of NZ wines, specializing in Pinot Noir, along with Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Merlot. Two Paddocks label is the premium; Picnic is the easy-drinking entry level label.

The Wines:

 

**** Four Stars (91+ in Quality/Price Rating terms):

-Two Paddocks Pinot Noir 2007 Central Otago, $36.75

-Two Paddocks Pinot Noir 2009 Central Otago, $36.75

 

***1/2 Three and a Half Stars (88 – 90 in Quality/Price Rating terms):

-Picnic Riesling 2009 Central Otago, $19.25

-Picnic Pinot Noir 2009 Central Otago, $24.95

 

*** Three Stars (85 – 87 in Quality/Price Rating terms):

-Picnic Pinot Noir 2008 Central Otago, $24.95

 

The Food: cheese and biscuits.

The Contact Person: Malcolm Cocks <malcolmc@sentex.ca>

The Marketing Effectiveness (numerical grade): 88.

 

Chimo!  www.deantudor.com AND http://gothicepicures.blogspot.com