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"The Life Series captures the essence of Te Kano’s Estate vineyards, using parcels of fruit from across our subregions to give a snapshot of the season and our unique expression of Central Otago.
A complex and elegant Pinot Noir with aromas of red cherry, tobacco and spice. Red and black cherry follow through the palate with spicy oak nuances and a distinctive dried herb bouquet.
Vineyard parcels were individually hand harvested and destemmed to open top fermenters. Gentle hand plunging over a period of 14 – 22 days and a small percentage of whole bunches in the ferment aided the extraction of fine, delicate tannins prior to maturation in french oak barrels for 13 months. Around 24% new oak was used."
5 Stars & 95/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, July 2022 (2019 Vintage)
"Seductively complex, the wine shows dark cherry, smoked game, warm mushroom and cedar characters with a hint of dried herb nuance. The palate delivers excellent weight and concentration, combined with silky flow and refined texture, finishing superbly long and satisfying. At its best: now to 2029."
94/100 Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, March 2022 (2019 Vintage)
"From a cool, dry and low-yielding vintage. From a blend of two vineyards: Northburn, which gives fresh fruit flavours and fine acidity, and Bannockburn which produces riper black fruit notes. A tantalising mix of floral (red rose, violet), fruit (cherry and plum) and spice (anise) flavours on both the palate and the delicately-scented aroma. A subtle wine with a smooth texture and lingering finish. Approachable now but shows potential."
4 ½ Stars Michael Cooper, September 2022 (2019 Vintage)
"Maturing very gracefully, the deep ruby 2019 vintage was estate-grown and hand-picked at Northburn and Bannockburn, and matured for over a year in French oak barrels (24 per cent new). Mouthfilling, it has strong cherry, plum and spice flavours, showing very good complexity, and ripe, supple tannins. Best drinking mid-2023+."
92/100 Cameron Douglas MS, December 2021 (2019 Vintage)
"Vibrant, ripe, varietal, fragrant and fruity bouquet with aromas of spiced plums and red cherry, silty schistous soil core and a dried herb savoury complexity. Delicious on the palate with flavours that reflect the bouquet, there’s firm savoury layer enhancing the mouthfeel driven by chalky tannins and acidity. Firm, youthful, textural and vibrant, a wine needing more cellar time to knit together more – with best drinking from 2023 through 2029+."
