From Martinborough, the most northerly and warmest pinot noir region in NZ, this is showing quite deep colour, and...
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Strong mocker this North Island pinot noir with darker varietal fruit than many, hard bones and generous alcohol. You...
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This has a gorgeous, fragrant, medium-high to highly aromatic nose of dark purple fruit, black fruit, violet, and blackberry aromas joined by peppery herbs and oak spice nuances. It's medium-full bodied with very good concentration and lovely, dark fruited aroma replays joined by saline, dark plum, and mineral notes. It has very good, fresh acidity that lifts the palate, and is supported by fine-grained tannins with good structure. Stony minerality and savoury notes linger on the youthful finish, with excellent length. Enjoy to at least the end of the decade. Tasted Oct. 2023.
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