This is a powerful and fruity expression of Pinot Noir from Waipara and has a lovely intensity of colour. The nose is bursting with classic dark plum, cherries, ripe blackberries, velvety notes, dark chocolate, and lightly toasted oak. The mid-palate is firm, with ripe tanning and a medium body. A spicy dark chocolate finish lingers on the palate.
Given the wine’s rich, savoury style and ripe tannins, it will have good cellaring potential. It can confidently develop over the next five years as earthy, leather, and Mediterranean spice notes emerge and develop. Match this savoury wine with classic New Zealand lamb, slow-cooked beef, or game meats. Dishes featuring woody herbs such as rosemary and thyme will work well with this wine.
13% ABV.