Winery:  "The Clifford Bay Pinot Noir is produced from a premium vineyard situated in the Awatere Valley Marlborough.  The wine has a bright garnet colour and shows vibrant black cherry notes balanced with spicy French Oak. The palate has fine tannin structure and a long soft finish.  Ready to drink now but will also reward further cellaring for up to 4 years."

Wired For Wine:  Our first choices to go with this luscious Clifford Bay are roast duck or salmon.  With a beautiful, crisp duck,  a tart cherry chutney on the side would be fantastic.  And, to balance out that slightly sweet note, we recommend a hearty pasta, some mushroom risotto, or a spinach pie.  This Pinot works well with several other meat choices, so if you're a pork loin lover, or can't get enough lamb, the Clifford Bay will not disappoint.  How about some grilled rib chops, a side of pesto pasta, and some sauteed spinach with a hint of bacon in them?  Pour a generous glass and sit down with some room temperature Camembert or  Gruyere and let the inspiration come to you. 

Size:  750 ml
Vintage:  2008
Varietal:  100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol:  13.5%
Region:  Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand