The sturdy 2014 vintage (4*) was estate-grown at Rapaura, fermented with indigenous yeasts and matured for over a year in French oak puncheons. Deep ruby, it is fleshy, with strong, ripe, plummy, spicy, nutty flavours, a hint of coffee, and good tannin backbone. Best drinking 2017+. (From Misty Cove.)
Details
Type: Red Wines
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2017
Overall Rating for All Vintages Tasted: ★★★★ – 4 Stars
Price: $70 NZD
Sweetness: DRY
Value for Money: NR
Buyer’s Guide Edition: 2018
The overall rating for quality is Tentative, as Michael has only reviewed a small number of vintages of this particular wine.