Winemaker Notes
Aromas of bright red cherry, strawberry and hints of horehound. The palate has a fine grained vibrant texture, with vivid fruits, and a mineral lingering finish.
Professional Ratings
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Wine Enthusiast
his zero-sulfur, biodynamically farmed wine from one of New Zealand's most progressive producers offers beautifully evocative, woodsy vibes. Along with cranberry and cherry, there are dried florals and a myriad earthy, savory herbs and spices. There's verve and balance to the palate, with aromas morphing to flavors. It's juicy and silky, with rustic tannins and a plumpness to the fruit that's buoyed by a lovely line of mouthwatering acidity.
Editors' Choice
Thin-skinned, finicky and temperamental, Pinot Noir is also one of the most rewarding grapes to grow and remains a labor of love for some of the greatest vignerons in Burgundy. Fairly adaptable but highly reflective of the environment in which it is grown, Pinot Noir prefers a cool climate and requires low yields to achieve high quality. Outside of France, outstanding examples come from in Oregon, California and throughout specific locations in wine-producing world. Somm Secret—André Tchelistcheff, California’s most influential post-Prohibition winemaker decidedly stayed away from the grape, claiming “God made Cabernet. The Devil made Pinot Noir.”
On the central eastern coast of the South Island, Canterbury includes a collection of small and varied subregions. The region is cool and dry with low rainfall and light, infertile soils. Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir are well-suited here, with Pinot Gris coming in third place.