Winery notes (2024 Vintage)
"Pinot Noir x Pinot Gris. Two varieties not often blended together, but have resulted in a bright, light, crunchy delicious red wine. Our ode to Beaujolais!
This wine is sourced from two vineyards in Central Otago. Organically grown and hand harvested. Components of this wine were allowed to undergo spontaneous carbonic maceration over 7-14 days. After this time, the grapes were foot stomped and finished ferment on skins. Once pressed, it was aged in old oak for 6 months before bottling in September."
Reviews for previous vintages below…
92/100 Mike Bennie, The Wine Front, December 2022 (2022 Vintage)
"It’s pretty sweet, but in that, refreshing and super bright. Could do with dialling down the fruitiness, less carbonic if you were to be a sophist, but hey, bouncy, bright, juicy, refreshing and generally just darn pleasant. And interesting and out there for Otago. A good chill should tighten things up too. Yes!"
Rated Excellent & 93/100 Cameron Douglas MS, December 2021 (2021 Vintage)
"Typically a blend of Noir and Gris showcasing aromas of raspberries and plums, dark roses and mangosteen berries. there’s a very fine savoury seam with a touch of dried sage then silty mineral earth qualities. Ripe, firm, fruity and plush on the palate. Flavours mirror the bouquet plus the suggestion of botanicals then dried herb. Firm chalky tannin texture and a fresh acid line deliver mouthfeel and length on the palate. Well made, youthful and dry. Best drinking from late 2022 through 2028+."