2016 New Zealand

Food match: roast turkey or nut roast

Rich, velvety and elegant, this elegant Pinot Noir from Marlborough offers an abundance of red and black fruit on the nose. These berry aromas are complemented by hints of smoke, dried herbs and spice, thanks to time spent in French oak. The palate is impressive and powerful, leading to a long finish.

Pale gold, a little lighter than the Mate’s which sits directly below Hunting Hill. There is real tension and focus here, with a beautiful lime blossom fragrance that is the hallmark of this special vineyard and reminiscent of the dry Rieslings from the Clare Valley. Taut and intense on the palate, with a racy acidity, it is very easy to compare this to a top producer 1er Cru Puligny such is the class and mineral drive. An absolute knockout this year, I’d give this 3 or 4 years in the cellar to develop a little more and drink over the following 5 years.
Fergus Stewart, Private Account Manager

Vibrant and lively on the front of the palate, this displays nettle, fresh gooseberry with a touch of lemon pith complexity. Underneath there is a little marzipan sweetness to the midpalate, white stone fruit too. Much more complex than one may initially expect. I suspect that this will age rather gracefully too. This should appeal not just to NZ Sauvignon fans but fans of more ‘proper’, old fashioned White Bordeaux too. 
Gary Owen - Private Account Manager