"Well-weighted with excellent richness and sweetness of fruit"
Gold medal: NZIWS 2011
On bouquet, fresh, vibrant aromas of dark cherry fruit abound, displaying excellent ripeness and primary purity. Well-weighted with excellent richness and sweetness of fruit, the balance of extraction and suppleness of the tannins is nigh on ideal. The dark cherry-berry flavours can be appreciated now, but more savoury, mushroomy flavours will develop over the next 4-6 years. Winemakers Notes
Winemaker Allan Johnson aims for a “ripe, full and rich” Pinot Noir. In recent years the wines have won many accolades. Most recently the 2000 vintage won the Winestate Pinot Noir of the year in 2002 and the 2001 vintage was awarded the only New Zealand gold medal at the 2003 London International Wine Challenge.
The history of Palliser Estate winery goes back decades. Palliser’s first grapes were harvested in 1989. Today, the vineyard has spread across 85 hectares that produces predominantly Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling.