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Botham 78 Series Pinot Noir

Volume: 750ml
Vintage: 2019

£25.00

Member Price: £20.00

BOTHAM 78 SERIES · CENTRAL OTAGO · PINOT NOIR

1978 was another extraordinary year in Sir Ian Botham's young career, establishing himself as one of England's leading all-rounders and producing some of his finest early performances with both bat and ball. The Botham 78 Series celebrates that pivotal year with a Pinot Noir from Maude Wines in Central Otago, New Zealand, one of the world's most celebrated regions for the variety. Soft, rich and beautifully expressive, the wine brings together ripe blackberry, raspberry and cherry with darker fruit, creamy chocolate, subtle dried herbs and a gently earthy, briary character. Fresh acidity and silky tannins give the wine balance and energy, while its generous fruit makes it wonderfully approachable. Gold medal winner at The Global Pinot Noir Masters 2022, this is a sophisticated yet accessible Central Otago Pinot with genuine sporting pedigree.

A beautifully expressive Central Otago Pinot Noir celebrating one of the defining years of Beefy's early career.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Bright ruby red with a youthful, vibrant appearance.
Nose: Fragrant and inviting, with ripe red and dark berries, cherry, plum and subtle spice, alongside gentle earthy and herbal notes.
Palate: Soft, rich and silky, with blackberry, raspberry, dark cherry and mulberry supported by juicy acidity, subtle chocolate and a gently earthy, briary character.
Finish: Fresh and gently persistent, with ripe fruit giving way to cranberry, cherry stone, subtle spice and a clean, juicy finish.

Perfect For

Suggested Dishes: Beautiful with roast duck, lamb, game birds or wild mushroom dishes, where its silky texture, earthy character and fresh acidity complement richer flavours.
Suggested Occasions: A wonderfully versatile bottle for a dinner party, relaxed Sunday lunch or an evening when you want something elegant but unfussy.
Suggested Sporting Occasions: The perfect bottle for an Ashes lunch, a day of Test cricket or settling down to watch England with good food and good company.

Details

Style: Elegant, fruit-forward Central Otago Pinot Noir
Country: New Zealand
Region: Central Otago
Appellation: Central Otago
Producer: Maude Wines
Vineyard: Multiple vineyard sites across Central Otago
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Closure: Screw Cap
Drinking Window: Drinking beautifully now
Serving Temp: 14–16°C
Decanting Advice: Not essential; allow to breathe briefly in the glass
Cellaring Potential: Medium-term cellaring potential

Awards & Medals

Gold Medal — The Global Pinot Noir Masters 2022

“This is such an easy Pinot to love — silky, full of lovely cherry and berry fruit, but with enough earthiness and spice to make it really interesting. A brilliant bottle for a dinner with friends.” - Reuben

The Drinks Business — included in its Top 12 Pinot Noirs of 2022, praising its blackberry, raspberry, creamy chocolate, dried herb and cherry-stone character with a fresh cranberry finish. Also Gold Medal winner at The Global Pinot Noir Masters 2022.