2023 Wooing Tree Blondie Blanc de Noir

94 Points Raymond Chan
In stock
A word-of-mouth classic, the 'Blondie' is like a Rose but lighter. With a slight blush of colour, this is one of the country's few Vin Gris or Blanc de Noir, which means an almost white style that is made from a red grape like Pinot Noir. Such lightness of colour is achieved by pressing the pure juice straight off the skins. Different and delicious, the Blondie is a gem!
$29.99 in mixed 6+ or $33.99 per bottle

Grape

Rose

Its Origins

Wooing Tree is a family owned single vineyard site, situated in the heart of Central Otago next to the town of Cromwell and opposite the "Big Fruit Sculpture". The location gives a perfect mix of various sub-regional climates and optimum heat degree-days. Owned by Stephen and Thea Farquharson, and Stephen's sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Geoff Bews, who are all committed to producing top quality grapes and wine and are a truly family owned and run business. The 26 ha single vineyard site has 16 ha planted in mainly Pinot Noir of multiple rootstocks and the following premium clones, planted at 2666 vines per hectare.

What The Critics Say

94/100 Raymond Chan Reviews, Candice Chow

"Bright, even, very pale peach pink. The nose is full and appealing, with lush aromas of strawberry, cherry and rose petals. Light-bodied, aromas of strawberry and cherry show depth of flavour, lingering with rose petals fragrance. The acidity is refreshing, an excellent companion to the fruit and intense floral. This Blondie is lush and ready for summer. Serve as an aperitif or match with prosciutto-wrapped melon over the next 2-3 years. 100% Pinot Noir, fermented to 13.5% alc, 5.5 g/l RS. Vegan friendly."

93/100 Wine Orbit, Sam Kim (2019 vintage)

"Offering fabulous purity and poise, this delicately expressed wine shows apricot, lemon zest and white floral aromas with a hint of sweet raspberry. The palate displays excellent focus and flow, beautifully complemented by juicy fruit flavours and bright acidity. At its best: now to 2024. $30.00. www.wooingtree.co.nz. Oct 2021." Drink 2021 - 2024

Variety Pinot Noir
Region Central Otago
Closure Cap
Volume 750ml
Alcohol 13.50%
Maturity 2023 - 2026

This Wine Goes Well With

with FISH
with PORK
with POULTRY

Taste

2

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