Mumm Central Otago Blanc de Noirs NV
- 93
- $55
- Drink by: 2026-2027
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As you would expect there is no shortage of fruit in this new release of Central Otago Blanc de Noirs, its Pinosity is apparent in strawberry skin, and warm skin kissed dark cherries. There is a ruby grapefruit citrus tang with some sherbet notes of apple and raspberries. Fruit takes the cake here with yeasty notes just sideline to its full berry flavours. A hint of shortbread and greek yoghurt creaminess. This is the kind of sparkling that would still be a wonderful drink without its bubbles, but for their part they are an elegant bead carrying the finish for long moments. A great expression of Pinot Noir in its refreshing and lively form. Drink now with a pork terrine and compote of cherries.
Shanteh cut her teeth at Sydney’s Award-Winning Quay restaurant where she worked for over a decade and was Head Sommelier from 2018 till 2022. She has been nominated for the Good Food Guide Sommelier of the Year award on three occasions and claims that her experience as a Len Evans scholar as one of the highlights of her career. Shanteh hosts her own weekly podcast ‘Over A Glass’ with the Deep in the Weeds Network and spends her time writing for various publications and judging at numerous wine shows across the country.
