2021 Dog Point Marlborough Pinot Noir
95 Points – Bob Campbell MW
Dog Point is one of Marlborough's most respected producers — founded by Ivan Sutherland and James Healy, two of the region's most experienced viticulturalists. Their Pinot Noir is a refined, low-intervention expression of Marlborough that leans toward elegance and structure rather than weight, and the 2021 is one of their finest.
This is for the Pinot lover who wants something composed and thoughtful. Dog Point farms organically and intervenes as little as possible in the winery — the result is a wine of real purity and authenticity. If you enjoy Burgundy-style Pinot with a New World address, this is exactly that.
Red cherry, plum and subtle spice on the nose, with a savoury earthiness that gives it real character. Silky texture on the palate with fine, integrated tannins and a long, balanced finish. A Pinot Noir that reveals more with every glass.
Light to medium-bodied with vibrant acidity and a dry, savoury finish. Drinking beautifully now and will reward 3–5 more years in the cellar. Serve lightly chilled at 14–16°C. A natural match for duck, salmon, roasted chicken, or mushroom-based dishes.
Scoring 95 points from Bob Campbell MW, this is serious Marlborough Pinot from one of the region's founding families. Organic viticulture, minimal intervention, and exceptional fruit from a great vintage — the 2021 is a benchmark bottle at a fair price.
To see how Dog Point Pinot develops with age, the 2019 Dog Point Marlborough Pinot Noir is a fascinating comparison. For a peer-level Marlborough Pinot from a kindred producer, the 2023 Greywacke Kevin Judd Pinot Noir is a must-try. For a more widely recognised Marlborough name, the 2022 Cloudy Bay Marlborough Pinot Noir is a reliable step across.
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