2019 Nine Popes, Charles Melton Riedel Value Packs but high volume tannins which

but high volume tannins which give the wine a long and exquisite finish

From the sea-swept precision of Awatere to the stony poise of Martinborough

For when: the bottle deserves a quiet table and full attention

toasted and white floral notes

Pieropan has been crafting wines from these volcanic hills for over a century

2019 Nine Popes, Charles Melton Riedel Value Packs but high volume tannins whichDark, brooding and gloriously unapologetic, Nine Popes opens with waves of blackberry, black cherry and plum, layered with liquorice, cracked pepper, smoked meat and warm spice. The palate is full and commanding, yet beautifully shaped, with dense dark fruit framed by savoury tannins, notes of cocoa and clove, and a freshness that keeps the wine remarkably composed. Its powerful without being chaotic, generous without being clumsy, finishing long,