2019 Pinot Noir Mabalel
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Score 91/100 · Drink 2023-2031, Neal Martin, Apr 2021
The 2019 Mabalel includes 10% whole clusters and was matured in 20% new oak for 11 months. It has a wonderful bouquet featuring a mixture of red and black fruit, touches of licorice and menthol emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins, fine grip and a subtle tobacco note on the finish, which is more austere than I expected. Very fine, but serious.
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91/100
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17
17/20
Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
91
91/100
Jancis Robinson MW
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 17/20 · Drink 2021-2031, Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com, Mar 2021
Wow – spectacular dark-red fruit here. There's a smoky, soy sort of note too, and superb length. Floral elements on the finish with dark chocolate and something earthy and fecund too. A great example of bold Pinot with a story to tell. (RH)
91 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 91/100 · Jancis Robinson MW
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