Blinded a dear buddy in the wine trade on this tonight, guesses all over the place, in a great spot, want to see this in 10+Y.
72H Update:
Nose has crushed blackberries, ripe plum, dried plum, dried tart cherries, moist mahogany and faint moist soil. Palate has tart plum, light molasses, blackberry compote, faint leather notes and fine tannins. Not as good as day one, but no slouch on day three. A wonderful experience, many years in the bottle to go ahead. — 2 years ago
Lighter than expected, great tertiary notes — 5 months ago
Kiwi style — 2 years ago
Lots of jammy fruit, less peppery. It really fleshes out well over a couple of hours. Good everyday value. — 3 years ago
Oddball geeky wine for sure - cross of Riesling and Sylvaner from the remote Central Otago region.
Agree with the comments - certainly more Riesling on the nose (shower curtain, tropical fruit), with Sylvaner coming in more on the palate (green fruit, white pepper, herbaceous ness). A light, insanely drinkable wine with surprisingly layers of complexity (is that schisty minerality there? Indeed it is! Some green papaya and makrut lime? That too. Citrus and orchard fruit? Uh huh. And, dare I go there, kiwi? Yup!
There’s definitely some RS in there, but acidity is high enough that it holds it well.. Not much of a finish, but none needed.
I really enjoyed this wine; my dinner companion was more meh. — 8 months ago
Really smooth. Vanilla spice, beautiful mouthfeel and cleansing finish. Nice 👌 — 4 years ago
Galen Hasler
Moderate pleasing reductive nose, mineral, tastes like a cross between Blaufrankish and PN. Perfect pairing with lobster — 4 months ago