2016 tasted 2020. Dark chocolate on the nose with some notes of chalk. Cassis and raspberry fruit on the front — but the fruit isn’t very intense. Medium tannic structure with a lot of calcaire incorporated into the soft mouth feel. This is a delicate wine all the way to the end. Lingering finish with an aftertaste that reminds of apricots.
Really, people, this is one of the best New Zealand reds I’ve ever tasted. I should have paid the customs fees and taken a bunch home with me.
2016 tasted 2020. Dark chocolate on the nose with some notes of chalk. Cassis and raspberry fruit on the front — but the fruit isn’t very intense. Medium tannic structure with a lot of calcaire incorporated into the soft mouth feel. This is a delicate wine all the way to the end. Lingering finish with an aftertaste that reminds of apricots.
Really, people, this is one of the best New Zealand reds I’ve ever tasted. I should have paid the customs fees and taken a bunch home with me.
Jan 22nd, 2020
Like every other pre 2005 NZ wine ive had, it needs some serious time in the decanter to reveal itself. This is still so young but seriously delicious. More Loire valley than Bordeaux.
Like every other pre 2005 NZ wine ive had, it needs some serious time in the decanter to reveal itself. This is still so young but seriously delicious. More Loire valley than Bordeaux.
Feb 17th, 2017
Hawkes Bay, North Island, New Zealand
