Carrick Unravelled Organic Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022

Description

Cherry, Oak, Spice

"Pristine bouquet of ripeness and variety. Aromas of fresh dark skinned cherry and wild forest berries, there’s a light dried herb quality giving rise to the idea of savoury mineral qualities. A fine chalky tannin texture coated in red berry fruit flavours touches the palate first, contrasting acid line then flavours of raspberry and strawberry, cherry, rose and fine lees complexity emerge. A lovely example of variety, fruit and style in a gently lighter weighted expression with some spice and soft oak complexity. Well made and ready to drink from mid to late 2025 through 2030+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Apr 2024

The 2022 Unravelled fits it's name with ease, a relaxed, unravelled, soft and approachable Pinot Noir. Bright red fruits accent the core and add to the overall impression of lightness, fruitiness and balance. Quaffable and delicious - a true crowd pleaser.

The Unravelled Pinot is our earliest drinking, softest and lightest Pinot we make. The name plays on the Carrick logo – a knot or bend used in sailing – representing a loosening of the ties, a lovely easy drinking, everyday Pinot.

A blend of 9 different parcels, each hand-picked and fermented with indigenous yeast. The final blend consists of a total of 29% whole-bunch, to give spice and texture to the final wine. It was matured in barrel for 8 months, in seasoned oak, before blending and bottling in early 2023.

Food Pairing: Stone grilled pizza with proscuitto, rocket and buffalo mozarella.