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Organic, soft, supple and Central Otago delicious– everything you want in a Pinot Noir. Awesome value and just the ticket when needing something new and special. Grapes from our Estate vineyards, destemmed, wild yeasts, French oak, no fining nor filtration. Artwork by Callum Robertson

Gold Medal, San Francisco International Wine Competition, November 2022. Wine Spectator 90 points."...Roasted herb and saline notes add some complexity to the lush pear, peach and citrus flavors. Shows terrific intensity on the finish, where a hint of matcha green tea comes in.” Winery Note: Aroma: Berry aromas with subtle spice and well-integrated oak. Palate: Fruit-driven; bright red berry flavors. Smooth, fine-grain tannins and excellent structure and balance. This vintage is fragrant and very typical of Marlborough. Following traditional plunging of the skins during fermentation for flavor and tannin, the wine was aged in a...

Bob Campbell MW 94 Points.   WINERY NOTE: Concentrated notes of black doris plum and dark red fruits combine with a complementary savoriness building layers of complexity into the wine. Structural, fine grained tannins provide lovely weight and backbone which is framed with bright natural acidity and well integrated french oak.

"A very attractive Crimson with bright red cherries and perfume, as well as a sappy edge that adds further interest. Plenty of spice, too. The palate has a very supple and elegant feel with a plush and fresh core of spicy red cherries and plums. Bright, vibrant and gently creamy. Drink now. Screw cap." James Suckling 93/100 "This vintage has the intensity and structure that we love from Martinborough – complex notes of rose petal, blood orange, sandalwood, tamarind and toasted rice entice aromatically while the flavours of cranberry, cinnamon and bergamot tea align with the soft savoury notes of tobacco to taste. This...

Nick Stock for James Suckling, 96 points "Aromas of red cherries, cedar, dry brown spices, forest berries and wood, as well as rose-like perfume. It opens and aromatically enriches with some air. The palate has all the trademark layering of smooth tannins and a smoothly ripe ball of fresh red cherries. Assertive drive to the finish." Bob Campbell MS | Bobcampbell.nz, therealreview.com – 96 Points Elegant, aromatic pinot noir with bright, high energy floral, violet, cherry, fresh herb, star anise and restrained spicy oak supported by fine tannins and juicy acidity. An attractively fragrant, supple wine that’s a little...

"A complex wine from the outset with gently reductive notes and modern oak spice threading into fresh cherry, spiced bread, rose, forest wood and blood orange, as well as darker cherry notes. The palate tells the full story. This displays real power and definition with clear-cut and powerful tannins. The intensity of the red-cherry fruit is impressive and the way it occupies the finish with length and uplift is the thing that defines great pinot noir per se. Strong vintage. Drink over the next decade. Screw cap." 98 points JamesSuckling.com Ata Rangi's 2019 Pinot Noir is the whole package. It has a piercing, focused nose,...

Vineyard:  Anthem Vineyard Subregion:  Gibbston Valley Region:  Central Otago Vintage:  2019 Soil Type:  Schist derived, windblown alluvial loess Viticulture:  Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand Certified (SWNZ) Growers/Manager:  Dave Henderson / Jase Thomson   Winemaker's Notes:  The incredibly picturesque Anthem Vineyard in the Gibbston Valley is proving itself. It delivers riveting floral aromatics, elegance and velveteen tannins year after year. We think it's one of the most special sites in Central and this vintage continues with its theme of serious savouriness and...

Vineyard:  Escaroth Vineyard Subregion:  Taylor Pass Region:  Marlborough  Vintage:  2020 Soil Type:  Low-vigour ancient clays Clone:  Dijon clones 777 and 115 Viticulture:  Dry-farmed and Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand Certified (SWNZ) Growers:  Andy and Kyna Laurie Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) Certified  Winemaker's Notes:  Escaroth Vineyard is a site that truly reflects vintage variation: this year's release simply ticks all the boxes for Pinot Noir fanatics. It has a beguiling, complex perfume that treads both red/blue fruit and an enchanting spice,...

Vineyard:  Settlement Vineyard Subregion:  Omaka Valley | Southern Valleys Region:  Marlborough  Vintage:  2020 Soil Type:  Shallow layer of wind-blown loess over low vigour clay loams. Clone:  Dijon clone 777 Viticulture:  BioGro certified organic and Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand Certified (SWNZ). Growers:  Sutherland, Healy and Beattie families  Viticulturist:  Nigel Sowman  Appellation Marlborough Wine (AMW) Certified Winemaker's Notes:  This is our second release of the impressive Settlement Vineyard Pinot Noir. Located in the Omaka Valley in the...

Winemaker's Notes: Una Volta’ means ‘One Time’. In 2018 a single vineyard nestled in the Queensberry subregion halfway between Wanaka and Cromwell in Central Otago, offered its pristine fruit to us. Having both grown up in Central Otago, the bounty of the region always proves tempting, but this fruit was stunning. The nature of this fruit, being from a warm and vibrantly fruity year, presented an exceptional situation where we decided to use only the free-run portion, such was the power and density of the wine following fermentation. It is gloriously immense, with black fruit compote, warm baking spice notes and a rich...

Bob Campbell MW 94 points. winemakers comments: The Eliza Vineyard is on the edge of a picturesque terrace situated directly above the Kawarau River in Bannockburn. This single vineyard wine is made from a small 3 tonne parcel of Pinot Noir clones 777 and 115 that is its own unique block within the Eliza Vineyard. The terrace is formed predominately on alluvial schist soils, with a band of pedogenic lime at around 1 meter below the surface. This band of soil created lime is very distinct and large clumps of small schist pebbles encased in the chalky white substance can be seen in the edge of the terrace directly below the vines. The soil...

Huon Hooke 96 points. winemakers comments: The Mason Vineyard Pinot Noir is a single vineyard wine grown on the Mason vineyard in the Parkburn sub-region of the Cromwell Basin. It is a unique and captivating site on a north facing frost free slope. The wine is predominately made up of a parcel of Abel clone Pinot Noir that grows on the steep north facing “O” block. We favour the grapes that grow there because of the underlying clay and pedogenic lime layers. The vines seem to struggle more than the rest of the block, and the fruit that is produced has smaller bunches and more intense flavours as a result. It is very spicy and the...

The bouquet becomes increasingly attractive as it shifts through ripe red berries, sweet floral tones, darker spicey notes and herby complexity. The fresh red fruits, spice, and later wild herb flavours hold a wonderfully harmonious shape and texture, nicely supported with fine persistent tannins and calm acidity. Mata-Au (the Maori name for the Clutha River) is a blend of fruit from Chard Farm’s four estate vineyards. New oak has been reduced to just 20% to boost flavour purity. Elegant Pinot Noir with appealing purity and subtle power. Red and black cherry with a suggestion of spice supported by nutty oak. Good length of flavour....

BC 95, HH 95. wine notes: A complex bouquet with savoury notes of dried herbs and black pepper evolving to a floral and red fruited perfume. Textural tannins fill the palate but leave plenty of room for the focus to remain with the red cherry fruit and fine acid balance on a quietly persistent finish. winemaker’s comments: The Tiger Pinot Noir is a single vineyard wine made from grapes grown in our Tiger vineyard in the Lowburn sub-region. The vineyard is on sloping land up off the valley floor and this elevated cooler position allows the vineyard to ripen slowly, building layer upon layer of flavour nuance and soft silky tannins. The...

Bob Campbell MW 95 points. wine notes:  Enticing aromas of red rose petal, violets, red cherry, and a hint of spice make up a deep bouquet. Supple red berry fruits fill the mouth, gently caressed by gossamer fine powdery tannin. The balanced interplay of fruit with the broad detailed acid develops and assured and powerful finish. winemakers comments:  Viper Vineyard Pinot Noir is made from grapes grown in the Grandstand Block of the Viper Vineyard in the Parkburn area on the western side of Lake Dunstan. The vineyard takes it name from the wildflower ”Vipers Bugloss” that covers the area. This vineyard sits on an...

IWC London Triple Trophy Winner, May 2023. Best NZ Pinot Noir Best Central Otago Pinot Noir Best Gibbston Valley Pinot Noir.   "Deep crimson with a purple hue, lighter purple on edged. The nose is captivating, full and perfumed, nuances of cherry blossom, violet melded with dark cherries, black Doris plums, underlined herbs, moss and earthy elements. Medium-full bodied, the palate is elegantly presented with poised concentration; aromas of dark-toned cherries and young plums adorned by violet, cherry blossom, herbaceous notes of thyme and mint, followed by a savoury, earthy, peppery, mineral long finish. Powdery, silky fine-grained...

Made by the team at Rockburn. Winery Note: Our Devil’s Staircase wines are inspired by the winding road leading from Queenstown to Kingston along the shores of Lake Wakatipu. Sourced from several Central Otago vineyards, the Devil’s Staircase Pinot Noir takes the willing down into the realm of decadence and Bacchanalian delights. Here, everything is pleasure spiced up with a bit of naughty. The unrelenting Central Otago environment tortures the vines whose twisted limbs produce a wine worthy of absolution; strong and sensual with lashings of dark fruit, sinfully succulent and devilishly good. The flavours are practically immoral, full of...

Sam Kim - Wine Orbit 97/100 Gorgeously composed and gracefully elegant, the wine shows dark cherry, rich floral, dried herb, game and roasted nut aromas on the nose. The palate displays outstanding weight and concentration, combined with refined mouthfeel and fleshy texture, leading to an impressively long velvety finish. At its best: now to 2033. CamDouglasMS.com 96/100 Complex and distinctive, varietal and quite intense with aromas of black cherry and dark raspberry, savoury dried herb qualities, warm earth and mineral then baking spices from barrel and maturation. Lovely intensity and richness with core flavours that reflect the bouquet,...

Cameron Douglas MS 96 points. Bob Campbell MW 95 points. A bright perfumed, supple expression of Marlborough pinot noir from clay hill slopes. The fruit is supported by bright florals of rose and violets with crunchy red berry fruit and dried herb notes. The palate is succulent with alluring red cherry, brown spices and silky fine boned tannins. This wine has all the makings of a long lived Marlborough pinot noir and matches perfectly with duck, red meats (particularly venison and lamb), and mushroom dishes. Comprising six different pinot noir clones from vines dating back to 1983. Vines are cropped at 5 tonnes/ha (35hl/ha), hand harvested...

James Suckling 93 points: "This offers plenty of pepper and woody-spice aromas across ripe dark berries and a hint of blood orange. The palate has impressively fluid tannins and a fresh, ripe core of dark-berry flavors. Complex and vibrant syrah. Drink or hold." Feb 2021. TASTING NOTES The wine shows primary dark fruits of the forest like boysenberry and black currants interlaced with violets and hints of black pepper. We decided to age the wine on oak for a little longer this time, 24 instead of 18 months. This brought out a certain maturity and subdued vibrancy in the form of dulce de leche, vanilla, nutmeg and allspice on the...

"Intense concentration and brightness to eclipse the sun. Gorgeous structure and classic form. Plenty of time to run and for me - more enjoyable right now than its bomb-diggity younger brother from 2013."RR4WEA #Dryriver

One of the most charming and gentle expressions of Martinborough Pinot Noir you'll find, with its depth of fruit akin to holding a heavy ball in the palm of your hand, such is its midpalate weight. There's an abundance of tannins, but they are as resolved as tannins get, lightly coating the palate. The fruit was picked a little earlier than usual due to the warmth of the season in a bid to preserve tension and also keep the alcohol level at a very reasonable 13%. The acidity provides freshness and precision, giving the wine length and shape. While primary fruit is not front and center, on the finish it blossoms, offering cherries,...

James Suckling 97 points. Dense pinot noir with flavours across the ripeness spectrum from fresh herbs and rhubarb to cassis and dark berries. There is also a suggestion of violet, floral and liquorice characters. A little closed right now but with a promising future. The wine opened up as it sat in the glass. Might be worth decanting.  Drink 2021–2029   #DRYRIVER  

Bob Campbell MW 98 points...."indescribably delicious".   #DRYRIVER

"Classically composed and gorgeously styled, the wine shows cassis, dark cherry, spicy oak, olive and subtle cocoa characters on the nose." -Sam Kim, Wine Orbit AWARDS AND ACCOLADES 5 stars, 95 points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit #95

144 cases made. 95/100 Bob Campbell MW,  Rated Excellent & 94/100 Cameron Douglas MS, April 2021 (2019 Vintage) "Aromas of earth and stone, a silty limestone moment, dark cherry and plum, a core of savoury complexity and fruit. Varietal, intense and pure. On the palate – complex, fruity, tens, youthful and dry. Flavours of fruit and soil reflect the bouquet and are in harmony with firm tannins and acidity to provide a foundation and baseline for ageing. Oak aromas and flavours add finesse complexity. Pure, youthful, taut and complex. Best drinking from 2022 through 2028+. " Dom's notes: This is the eighth release...

"Made from grapes grown in Gibbston Valley’s Gibbston vineyard with vines of up to 32 years old. Quite a dense, almost succulent pinot noir with plum, chocolate/mocha, liquorice and subtle dried herb flavours. An accessible and quite complex wine that can be enjoyed now but promises to cellar well. " 01 AUG 2016 Bob Campbell The Real Review Drink: 2016–2025 Raymond Chan: 18.5/20: This is classical Gibbston regional character with savoury red fruits, with complexing dark and dried herbs, earth and minerals, the aromatics showing excellent concentration. #DEC

93 points Sam Kim "Delightfully fruited and inviting, the bouquet shows dark cherry, raspberry, thyme, toasted nut and subtle mushroom characters. The palate is equally satisfying with excellent weight and roundness, wonderfully supported by silky texture and fine-grained tannins, finishing persistent and very tasty." (4/2020) 91 points Bob Campbell MW "Supple, savoury Pinot Noir with dried herb, floral, violet, spice, cherry and raspberry flavours. An appealing wine in a medium-bodied style, with a backbone of bright acidity." (8/2020)

Michael Cooper 98 points. 5 stars - Winestate. 93 Points - Bob Campbell MW. Winery Note: Our estate grown Pinot Noir with generous richness & flavour concentration. Layers of ripe fruit, floral and spice unfold on the palate with a delicate tannin line. Unfined and bottled on site. Over 60% of our vines are Pinot Noir and the whole reason we exist on these limestone slopes is to make great Pinot. These calcareous clay soils are ideal for growing Pinot with beautiful finesse and aromatics. There are a mix of Pinot Noir clones grown here that give this wine complexity - like a choir rather than the singular voice if only one clone was...

Michael Cooper 98 points. 5 stars - Winestate. 93 Points - Bob Campbell MW. Winery Note: Our estate grown Pinot Noir with generous richness & flavour concentration. Layers of ripe fruit, floral and spice unfold on the palate with a delicate tannin line. Unfined and bottled on site. Over 60% of our vines are Pinot Noir and the whole reason we exist on these limestone slopes is to make great Pinot. These calcareous clay soils are ideal for growing Pinot with beautiful finesse and aromatics. There are a mix of Pinot Noir clones grown here that give this wine complexity - like a choir rather than the singular voice if only one clone was...

Total Production 78 cases. Organic. Sam Kim, Wine Orbit 97 points. Bob Campbell MW 96 points. James Suckling 95 points. Organic. The oak factor is dialed-up here and adds spicy, toasty aromas to the red-cherry, red-plum and blueberry aromas. It winds up and exudes such pure fruit with air. The palate has a very rich, intense and vividly defined feel with ripe red and dark-cherry flavors holding so pure at the finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Screw cap.JS. Thomas Brothers Pinot Noir grows on our highest slopes, in limestone soils which impart a beautiful chalky tannin and finesse to the wines. The vines are naturally...

97 Points Bob Campbell MW. "Flagship pinot noir only produced in outstanding vintages. From vines on the steepest and most exposed part of the Greystone vineyard. Intense, inky, firmly-structured pinot noir with dark berry, red-fleshed plum, liquorice and new leather flavours. A big wine that deserves decanting and will certainly repay cellaring." .. Organic Single Block Reserve People thought we were crazy planting on the top of a steep limestone hill in North Canterbury. We got told the yields would be too low ( they were right ), the steep access would make it difficult and expensive to work ( right again ), the wind would...

Winemaker's Notes: Power and energy on the nose – prominent dark florals, oak spices and red/dark berries. Intensity and drive whilst retaining a focused mineral line. Smoke and dried herbs bring a fireside quality. Restrained density & marvellous ageing potential. Our highest Pinot Noir block was hand picked before being hand sorted. A small percentage (10%) of whole bunch was retained for tannin structure, layers and complexity of flavours. The wine stayed on skins for 28 days allowing for full yet supple tannins,before a gentle pressing to French oak barrels where the wine aged for 15 months. One of our finest single block expressions...

Organic. 95 Points - Outstanding - Cameron Douglas Master Sommelier. " Complex, mineral-laden, detailed and seductive bouquet. Aromas of ripe dark red cherry, wet clay and limestone mineral and earth layers, raspberry and scents of roses and sweet air. Youthful and equally complex on the palate with firm textures of tannins and acidity contrasted by a core of ripe red berry flavours and mineral. Chalky tannins carry a limestone flavour, some wood flavours and leesy complexities begin to emerge after several minutes in glass. A delicious wine, complex and layered, needs to be cellared for some time to bring together all the qualities it...

“A delicious mineral and ripe fruit-centric wine. Fantastic sense of place and time with a lengthy finish,” 96 points, Cam Douglas MS. ★★★★★ Michael Cooper. Winery Note: Our unique take on Pinot Noir captures our place, right in the heart of North Canterbury. Our handpicked fruit is fermented in the vineyard rows where it was grown. Open to the elements and exposed to natural and wild native yeasts, the fermentation responds to the rhythm of the season to create a truly unique vintage. Hand picked and fermented outside in the vineyard rows where the fruit was grown. We use a separate destemmer, that lives in the...

Organic. Trophy, Best Syrah, NZ Organic Wine Awards 2021 James Suckling 91 points. The intensity of pepper here is really something. So much rotundone. Bright red berries abound, as well as leafy elements. The texture is so crunchy and the flavors of red berries, blackberries and chocolate are so lively. Drink or hold." JS. Deep black ruby in colour with a nose of black peppercorns, blackberries and herbal notes of thyme and marjoram. Palate of juicy Black Doris plums, red berries and game meats with bright acidity, structured tannins and a long, lingering savoury finish. Think more of your Northern Rhone here than your typical New...

WINERY NOTE: Gamay, the way forward when you want something uncomplicated, refreshing, delicious and red -THE summer red for sure. Gamay is the hallmark variety of Beaujolais, at its best making wines with the ability to age, equally though amazing when young, especially from younger vines. Ours is pure fruit, delicious acidity, with just enough structure and weight to make it serious fun. Serve chilled or at room temperature, this is designed to drink now. Note: – this wine has minimal sulphites, unfined, unfiltered – store it cool, drink it young and don’t worry about a thing. Certified Organic –Muirkirk Vineyard,...

The wine Front 96 points. Organic. Morrison Vineyard is a 12 ha property with a 7.5 hectare vineyard situated on Wanaka Road in the foothills of the Lowburn and Parkburn Terraces, first planted in 1997. Vinified in a traditional fashion using open fermenters, hand plunging, natural yeasts and 14 months in French oak. Morrison vineyard grows a textural wine built around fine yet sinewy tannins and delicate fruits. This year we see the wine displaying perfumed aromatics with lovely floral notes over a solid core of both red and dark fruits. The 2019 whilst showing lovely complexity and lifted delicacy in its aromas is a wine of considerable...

Wine Advocate 91 points. The 2017 Morrison Vineyard Pinot Noir originates from the Lowburn subregion, one of the Central Otago's warmer sites. It features scents of cola and root beer, joined by ripe black cherries and loam. Medium to full-bodied, it's riper and rounder than the other current releases from Mount Edward, offering a useful point of difference. Supple tannins and a smooth, lingering finish suggest it may be consumed now, although it should still drink well for at least another five years. JC Sept 2021.

Muirkirk vineyard is situated on Felton Road in Bannockburn, Muirkirk Pinot Noir gives you a very textural wine, plenty of breadth and depth, with slightly darker flavours associated with bannockburn yet with elegance and lightness that our Mount Edward house style brings. Morrison Vineyard comes from the lower terraces of the Pisa sub region, Morrison Pinot Noir is a total sleeper, a taut wine that delivers concentration and power that belies your initial impression. It is that cliched steel fist/velvet glove. Pisa Terrrace, by its name comes from the upper terraces of the Pisa sub region. Always the first to be harvested Pisa Terrace gives...

94 points, Mike Bennie, The Wine Front Quite light coloured, but garnet for sure. Cherry and cranberry sniffs and tastes. Crisp, almost crackly and very vibrant. Tense and tart and bright. Tannins a bit granitic, stony, earthy, but that sits well in the wine. Surprisingly light on its feet, actually. Very youthful. Reminds me in some respects of some of Mac Forbes’ pinots. Fine boned and fine structured. Excellent thing. WINERY NOTE: A more delicate and medium bodied Pinot Noir this is an elegant and supple wine. Perfumed aromatics of floral and herbal notes with a sinewy core of both red and dark fruits over fine grained tannins....

Huon Hooke 95 points/ 5 Stars. Organically Certified BioGro 5438 | Moutere Clay Gravels | Dry Farmed | Low Cropping | Single Vineyard | Hand Harvested | Wild Ferment | Natural Spring Malo | Barrel Matured (20% New) | Unfined | Unfiltered | Vegan A classic. Rich, supple and, really dark chocolate. It’s true to site and season with a juicy, spicy core. A structured wine with not an ounce of unnecessary oak or fat fruit. The wine is aristocratically framed but still sneaks in a touch of seduction. Complete, intelligent, and speaks with clarity. We believe the 2017 sits alongside the finest Pinots we have produced. Good for the planet,...

Bob Campbell MW 95 points. “Dense, intense pinot noir with dark cherry, peat, malt, anise, spice and dried mushroom flavours—a complex mix of fruit and savoury elements. A deliciously accessible wine that should develop well. 95 Points, Five Stars.”   WINERY NOTE: Moutere Clay Gravels | Low Cropping | Hand Harvested | Wild Ferment | Natural Spring Malo | Barrel Matured (15% New) | Unfined | Unfiltered | Vegan The joy of Pinot Noir is its consistent evolution. Working with newer clones has changed the shape of material at hand for winemaker Todd Stevens. As these additions to the Pinot vineyards settle down, we see a...

Reviews & Accolades Gold Medal - National Wine Awards of Aotearoa NZ (Oct '22) Sam Kim, Wine Orbit - 5 Stars (96/100) It's beautifully perfumed on the nose showing dark plum, violet, thyme, clove and toasted nut characters, leading to a succulent palate that's plump and flavoursome. Superbly framed by loads of polished tannins, making it structured and persistent. From the Parkburn Vineyard. At its best: 2024 to 2036. $99.00. www.rockburn.co.nz. Sept 2022. Raymond Chan Wine Reviews - 5 Stars, 19/20 pts (95 pts) Deep, ruby-red, lighter on the rim. This has a full, broody, dark-sweet-fruited bouquet penetrating aromas...

Reviews & Accolades Gold Medal - New Zealand International Wine Show (Nov '22) Sam Kim, Wine Orbit - 5 Stars (97/100) Sweetly ripe and seductively complex with dark plum, thyme, cedar, olive and rich floral aromas, it's plush and flavoursome in the mouth delivering multi-layered mouthfeel together with refined texture and fine grainy tannins, leading to a sustained brooding finish. At its best: 2024 to 2036. $99.00. www.rockburn.co.nz. Sept 2022. 19+/20 pts (96 pts) Raymond Chan Wine Reviews (Candice Chow) Deep, moderate ruby-red, lighter on the rim. This has a lifted, elegant bouquet with aromas of hibiscus, Morello...

Gold Medal, London Wine Competition March, 2023. Reviews / Accolades 95/100 - New World Premium New Zealand Selection 5 Stars - "This very refined, savoury red was estate-grown, principally at Parkburn, in the Cromwell Basin (85%), but also at Gibbston (15%). Matured for 10 months in French oak casks (33% new), it is a bright ruby, highly approachable wine, with deep, youthful cherry, plum and spice flavours, showing excellent complexity and harmony. Best drinking 2025+. $45 (A, UK, US)" - Michael Cooper, Winestate Magazine (July/Aug '22). 5 Stars, 18.5/20 pts (93 pts) - "Deep, medium ruby-red with a purple hue, lighter on...

Reduced to clear. Raymond Chan 17.5/20 The Gimblett Gravels region in the north island of NZ is producing wines of great depth and complexity. This syrah is no exception. The predominant theme is midnight black fruit - coaxed to white pepper accented greatness by fabulous French oak treatment and a clear backbone of tangy acidity. This expert embrace of ripe fruit assures both early performance and a long vibrant future - filled with deepening spice, shimmering tannins and a lip-smacking length which just doesnt let go. RR 4 WEA