• French oak
• Ripe plum
• Floral spice
• Plush tannins

"Complex , savoury, a core of pinosity, red berries and mineralaity showcase the bouquet. Red berries and dried herb, a savoury cherry quality, red currant and chalky texture from tannins. Acidity layers in a robustness to a youthful mouthfeel overall. Complex and layered with each new taste, a fine wine with energy, floral highlights and lengthy detailed finish. Great drinking from late 2023 through 2030+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Apr 2022

"Deep ruby-red with good transparency, lighter edged. The nose is gently full, nuances of dark herbs and earth melded with savoury plums, black cherries, subtle black pepper and floral fragrance. Medium-full bodied, earthy nuances of dark herbs, savoury ash, unfolding black pepper, black cherries, fragrant plums, cherry blossoms, orange pith; aromas linger for a lasting savoury finish. The wine has a positive rawness, pure and complex; powdery tannin is supple and natural, added a fine layer to the palate. This is a savoury Pinot Noir in its pure form with flavours of dark fruit, herbs and earth on a supple, natural tannin palate. Match with venison and duck casserole over the next 5 years" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Feb 2021

"Medium to deep red colour with a tint of purple, the aromas herbal, foresty and sweetly-stewed cherry-like, slightly bunchy and quite complex. The palate is medium-bodied and sprinkled with very ample tannins, giving firmness and a little bitterness. Medium-length and a chewy aftertaste. Food needed" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Sep 2021

Bright appearance with a deep crimson hue. Deep brooding nose of plum and blue fruits with lifted floral spicey notes. Full bodied Pinot Noir with ripe, rich fruits, mouth filling texture and round plush tannins giving the wine weight and power with a savoury moreish finish.

The spring and early summer was cool with higher than expected rainfall resulting in good canopies and smaller crops. From Christmas through till harvest, we experienced very warm and settled weather which resulted in beautifully ripe, clean fruit.

A blend of 4 vineyards through North Canterbury. The sites include the most northern vineyard on the Omihi Saddle planted on Omihi clay soils. Top block which is part of the “golden Mile” on Blacks Ave in Waipara also planted on Omihi clay soils. Three Sisters Vineyard on Mackenzies Rd in Waipara, planted on Rangitata gravels and the Porters Family vineyard on Mackenzies Rd in Waipara, planted in 2004 on Domett Clay soils.

Hand-picked and fermented with natural vineyard yeasts in open top fermenters with 30% whole bunch. It was aged in French barrels, 20% new, for 11 months before settling in stainless steel tanks on light less for a further 4 months. Bottled unfined and unfiltered.