A consistently good buy. The 2011 vintage (4.5*) was estate-grown in the Gum Emperor and Somerset blocks, on clay soils in the southern Waihopai Valley, hand-harvested, fermented with indigenous yeasts, matured in French oak casks (partly new), and bottled unfined and unfiltered. Deep ruby, with a fragrant, savoury bouquet, it is sweet-fruited and finely textured, with strong, ripe cherry, plum, dried herb and nut flavours, showing excellent depth and complexity, and fine-grained tannins. It’s delicious now.
Details
Type: Red Wines
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2011
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★★ – 5 Stars
Price: $35 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: V+
Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2014