A juicy and enticing Pinot Noir from Central Otago.

Ruby red.

Aromas of bold cherry and fresh red berries are underpinned by savoury notes and spicy oak.

PALATE: Dark fruit flavours flow into a smooth palate, delivering a long finish with fine tannins and juicy acidity.

FOOD MATCH: Coq au Vin with creamy mashed potatoes.

ACL: 13.5%

ACIDITY: 5.85

CELLARING: Will age beautifully over the next five years

COMMENTS: The grapes were gently picked, allowing whole berries to remain intact. After a week-long cold soak, each parcel was fermented with a combination of wild and cultured yeasts. The batches were plunged daily to extract the vibrant colour, flavour and delicate tannin structure. Parcels were pressed separately to a mix of French oak barrels, or remained in the tank. In the spring after completing malolactic fermentation, each parcel and tank was tasted and blended.