Production
Grown on elevated river terraces, in the cooler, inland, Mangatahi sub-region. Soils are free draining silt, over gravels. Crops were thinned to an average of 2.2kg per vine to provide ripe and concentrated fruit flavours. Partially crushed into a mix of open top and closed top tanks, the open fermenters were hand plunged and the closed top were rummaged and pumped-over for extraction. Racked to French barriques and completes malolactic fermentation naturally in the spring. Matured nine months before blending and bottling.
Tasting notes
Complex aromas of dark berry and ripe plum fruit, floral notes and a hint of oak. The palate is rich with flavours of sweet dark cherry, spice and silky tannins. This is food friendly style with lots of fruit, fresh balancing acidity and good length.
Food match
Excellent with mushroom risotto, pink duck lamb or pasta with truffle and parmesan.
