Description / Reviews
“Bright garnet hue with a lifted fragrance of blackberry, blueberry and dark cherry laced with wild thyme, evergreen, lily and sweet jasmine. The palate is buoyant and luxuriously fruited with dried herb spice and a delightful tangy finish. The tannins are generous yet fine, flowing in harmony with the fresh acidity. Layered and inviting at release, this wine is apt for cellaring and will continue to evolve for 20+/- years." - Jen Parr, Winemaker
"What a beautiful-smelling pinot noir from the Bannockburn subregion of Central Otago; 35% whole bunch and matured for 11 months in French oak, 27% new. Tendrils of amaro herbs and struck flint flow down through the ripe, juicy red and dark cherry and damson plum fruits. There are hints of medina spice, dried citrus rind, twiggy bits 'n' bobs, Chinese barbecue joint, pomegranate, citrus blossom, thyme and undergrowth. The wine, initially focused in flavours, flairs out on the mid-palate, taking on a composed, graceful and wonderfully complex path across the palate. Fine, schisty tannin and bright acidity play their role nicely and the finish is elegant and all class." - 96 Points, Dave Brookes, Halliday Wine Companion
