Delicious pinot noir with a tantalising mix of floral, violet, dark-fleshed plum, spice, anise and nutty oak flavours. A rich creamy-textured wine, with an impeccable balance between fruit sweetness, fine tannins and fruity acidity.
Regional Trophy | New Zealand Wine of the Year Awards 2018
Top Trophy | New Zealand Wine of the Year Awards 2018
Grapes were destemmed 80%, whole bunch 20%. For the fermentation process a combination of French oak and cuves and open-top stainless steel tanks. Matured for 9 months in French oak barriques (23% new)
Dark cherry with a crimson hue. Dark aromatics with notes of ripe cherry, sage, dried bark and thyme emerging. Wonderful integration of ripe red fruits and velvety tannins across the palate. It has great density yet carries a very elegant feel as it flows towards the savoury dry finish. Cellar 5-7 years from vintage.
Delicious pinot noir with a tantalising mix of floral, violet, dark-fleshed plum, spice, anise and nutty oak flavours. A rich creamy-textured wine, with an impeccable balance between fruit sweetness, fine tannins and fruity acidity.