Black Grape Society Grandmaster Pinot Noir 2024

  • 94+
  • $50

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The vintage conditions were all over the place yet the end result for the Grandmaster was still terrific. A concentrated colour of purple-tinged ruby announces the wine, with charming aromas of black cherry, sour cherry, strawberry, earth and tea leaves. While the oak is discernible on the juicy palate, it has a bit more poise and elegance than the Master (and slightly less alcohol), leading to a more refined and balanced drinking experience, which is definitely aided by decanting the wine when young or letting it rest for a few more years so all the pieces can move into place. It would pair extremely well with Peking duck or even a mildly spicy curry.

Brendan Black
Wine Critic at Winepilot

Brendan is a Melbourne-based writer, filmmaker, playwright and composer. Since 2013, he has been published in national and regional Australian titles such as Halliday Magazine, Gourmet Traveller Wine, Grapegrower and Winemaker, Gippslandia, Gippsland Lifestyle, Yarra Valley and Ranges and Gippsland Country Life magazines. Brendan was a finalist for 2024 Wine Communicator Awards in the 'Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column' category. He has completed the WSET Level 3 course (gaining a Distinction) and has a passion for small producers of wine, beer and spirits. He is also the co-editor of 'I'm Not a Film Star: David Bowie as Actor' for Bloomsbury Academic.

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Brendan Black
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Variety: Red Wine, Pinot Noir
Categories: Drinks, New Zealand Wines