The fragrant, savoury 2020 vintage (4.5*) is a ruby hued, vigorous red with very good depth of cherry, herb and spice flavours, woven with fresh acidity, oak-aging complexity and supple tannins. Best drinking mid-2023+. The stylish 2019 vintage (5*) was hand-picked, matured in French oak barriques (30 per cent new), and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Bright ruby, it is mouthfilling and supple, with vibrant cherry, plum and spice flavours, a hint of herbs, fresh acidity, nutty, savoury notes adding complexity and an inviting fragrance. A very graceful, youthful red, it's well worth cellaring to 2022+.
Details
Type: Red Wines
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2020
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★★ – 5 Stars
Price: $75 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: AV
This wine is a Super Classic.
When to drink: 2023
Past Vintages:
Vintage: 2019; Winemaker’s Rating: 7/7; When to Drink: 22 – 34
Vintage: 2018; Winemaker’s Rating: 7/7; When to Drink: 20 – 33
Vintage: 2017; Winemaker’s Rating: 7/7; When to Drink: 20 – 32
Vintage: 2016; Winemaker’s Rating: 7/7; When to Drink: 20 – 25
Vintage: 2015; Winemaker’s Rating: 7/7; When to Drink: 20 – 24
Vintage: 2014; Winemaker’s Rating: 7/7; When to Drink: 20 – 25
Vintage: 2013; Winemaker’s Rating: 7/7; When to Drink: 20 – 25
Vintage: 2012; Winemaker’s Rating: 6/7; When to Drink: 20 – 23
Vintage: 2011; Winemaker’s Rating: 7/7; When to Drink: 20 – 24
Vintage: 2010; Winemaker’s Rating: 7/7; When to Drink: 20 – 23
Notes: WR provided by wineries. P = Peaked.
Reviewed 2021