Frost decimated the company’s vineyard at Gibbston, so the 2012 vintage (4*) is entirely from its two sites at Earnscleugh, in the Alexandra Basin. Ruby-hued, it is silky-textured, with an array of cherry, plum, spice and nut flavours, gentle tannins and good complexity. Drink now or cellar.
Details
Type: Red Wines
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2012
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★ – 4 Stars
Price: $47 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: –V
Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2015