The Falcon Pinot Noir 2022
Falcon Vineyard
The Falcon Vineyard was the foundation site for Lake Chalice Wines, situated in the heart of Marlborough’s Wairau Valley and on part of an old river course. Vines must be carefully coaxed and nurtured to grow on its stony, sandy soils. Harvest yields are low but the return is intensely flavoured fruit.
Region: Marlborough
Vintage: 2022
ABV: 13.5%vol
Grape Type: 100%Pinot Noir
Appearance：Garnet.
Bouquet：Fruity aromas of red cherry and olive.
Palate：Full bodied and complex showing layers of red plum and toasted oak. The structure is silky smooth with a warm nutty finish.
How to Serve Pinot Noir Wine
Pinot Noir is best savored slightly cooler than room temperature, ideally between 55-60°F (12-15°C). This balance accentuates the aromatic profile while keeping the alcohol from overwhelming the senses.
An aroma collector wine glass, with its wide bowl and narrower rim, is perfect for Pinot Noir. It allows the wine to breathe and funnels the nuanced aromas straight to your nose. Most Pinot Noirs will benefit from about 30 minutes of decanting to fully reveal their aromatic spectrum.
Pinot Noir is a catch-all food pairing wine. Pinot Noir is light enough for salmon but complex enough to hold up to some richer meat including duck. In a pinch, when everyone orders a vastly different entree at a restaurant, you can usually win by picking Pinot Noir; it will make everyone happy.
Duck is a classic dish to pair with Pinot Noir. The acidity in Pinot will cut through the fat and gamey flavors of duck. If you spice the duck, it will bring out all the nuanced flavors in Pinot Noir.
