This replaces the former ‘Gibbston Valley Central Otago Pinot Noir’ label. The classy, debut 2015 vintage (5*) was mostly grown at Bendigo (95 per cent); the rest came from Gibbston. Hand-picked and matured for 10 months in French oak casks (20 per cent new), it is full-coloured, mouthfilling, savoury and supple, with lovely poise, texture and depth. Already delicious, it has ripe cherry, plum, dried-herb and spice flavours, showing excellent complexity and harmony. The 2016 vintage (4.5*) was grown at Bendigo (95 per cent) and Gibbston (5 per cent), hand-picked and matured for 10 months in French oak casks (20 per cent new). Bright ruby, it is mouthfilling, with strong, vibrant, ripe cherry, plum and spice flavours, showing excellent complexity and harmony. Already delicious, it should be at its best 2019+.
Details
Type: Red Wines
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2016
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★★ – 5 Stars
Price: $46 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: AV
Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2018
When to drink: 2019