Pinot Noir

Deep garnet hue with intense aromas of cherry, blackberry, cedar, wild thyme, mushroom and earthy loam. The cooler 2019 vintage has delivered an elegant wine with great concentration and a remarkable core with layers of dark red fruit, wild herb and distinctive earthy flavours complementing a highly focused palate with great intensity and length. Silky fine tannins, vibrant fruit and intense aromas complement a serious structure with so much finesse. Harmonious and lively, this Pinot Noir is drinking beautifully as a young wine and should continue to deliver enjoyment for 15+ years.

Awards and reviews
95 points, 5 stars - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2020
18.5+/20, 5 stars - Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Wine Awards, Sept 2020
4.5 stars - Winestate Magazine, Oct 2020
93 points, Excellent - Cameron Douglas MS, Sept 2020
91 points, Outstanding - Rebecca Gibb MW, Vinous, March 2021
91 points, 4 stars - Bob Campbell MW, Sept 2020
Silver - New Zealand International Wine Show 2020
Silver - International Wine and Spirit Competition 2020, UK
Silver - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards 2021

Bright garnet colour with intense aromas of sweet cherry, strawberry, white blossom, clove, and wild thyme. The warmer aspects of the 2018 vintage has delivered a richly textured wine with generous fruit concentration that is complemented by intricate detail and noteworthy poise. Silky fine tannins, inviting fruit aromas and serious underlying structure showcase the hallmarks of this distinctive Bannockburn site. Harmonious and inviting as a young wine, it will continue to develop and give enjoyment for 10+ years.

Awards and reviews
Blue Gold - Sydney International Wine Competition 2020
Silver, 92 points - International Wine Challenge, London, Nov 2019
Silver - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards, Feb 2020
5 Stars, 95 points - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Oct 2019
95 points (top 2) - WineNZ Magazine, March 2020
4.5 Stars, 93 points, Bob Campbell MW - The Real Review Oct 2019
4.5 Stars, Winestate Magazine, March 2020
4.5 Stars (top 12), Cuisine Magazine, April 2020
90 points (premium) - Cameron Douglas MS, Oct 2019

The nose is fresh and floral with lively red fruit and spice with a hint of nuttiness. The palate is elegant with silky, fine tannin and a long, warm finish. There is power beneath the silkiness and a dark fruit character that both add intrigue. Seamless and harmonious with a playful edge, this wine is drinking well at release and will continue to develop for 7+ years.