On the nose; fresh and slight gummy raspberries, dark cherries, blackberries, poached strawberries, cherries, gentle spices, loamy soils and fresh dark florals. On the palate; fresh, tart & sour; black raspberries, raspberries, dark cherries, blackberries and black cherries. M+ tannins, nice gentle spices that rise in heat off the palate, cinnamon, nutmeg, loamy soils and soft minerals. The even finish is; fresh, round & rich fruits with fresh red florals and beautiful acidity. Photos of the lunch their Chef prepared for us, photo of just how low their yields are of Pinot Noir grapes and the view from another side of their Cellar Door. One thing of note, Central Otago is right about on the southern most line of being able to grow grapes. The climate is so cool that the foliage turns and or can completely fall off before they harvest the grapes. — 7 years ago
2015 vintage — 6 years ago
Melon gun flint lime on the mouth super high acidity fresh herbs - love this would be great with seafood — 6 years ago
On the nose, green apple, lemon, lime, green melon, light butter, wood shavings, buttered popcorn, yellow & white florals. On the palate, green apple, lemon, lime, grapefruit, citrus blossoms, gentle, soft minerals with brilliant acidity. Photos of the amazing view from the Carrick terrace and grapes just delivered and waiting to be destined and pressed. We've been fortunate to many of the worlds wine regions and Central Otago is certainly one of the most majestic and beautifully scenic regions we've visited. — 7 years ago
Acid and rs well integrated — 6 years ago
Butter Chardonnay. Amazing. — 8 years ago
Jan de Weerd
Baked earth, earthy with a hint of barnyard. Mineral, light, some depth. — 5 years ago