Wooing Tree Sandstorm Reserve Central Otago Pinot Noir 2022

Description

Cherry, Oak, Plum

"This has a harmonious, refined palate, with silky tannins wrapping around red and black fruit, and balanced oak spice elevates the complexity and length" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Reviews

Cromwell’s Wooing Tree, is a family owned single vineyard site, located in the heart of Central Otago, the wine region fast becoming known for its top quality Pinot Noir. For many thousands of years Cromwell has been subjected to sandstorms during strong NW winds. Wind blown sands form Cromwell’s unique habitat as one of the only inland sand dunes in New Zealand. The development of Wooing Tree vineyard created a few sandstorms of its own. Especially low yielding ripe hand picked fruit, gentle winemaking and extended maturation in French oak have resulted in a complex and powerful wine. It has a perfumed nose of red berry and fruit cake with a hint of spice. Smoky plum, cherry and dark chocolate show on the palate with a long sweet fruit finish. A great example of one of the best Central Otago Pinot Noirs – Best rewards are gained by careful cellaring.

100% French Oak for 14 months, 33% new oak.