Juicy and smooth, with an intriguing gunpowder tea note lending a smoky overtone to the black cherry and plum flavors. Dusty tannins and a forest floor hint emerge on the finish. Drink now through 2029. 2,305 cases made, 224 cases imported.??–MW??Region: New Zealand / Central Otago Select to Add

Slightly darker fruited and more concentrated than the 2016 TED, the 2015 Pinot Noir remains a medium-bodied offering, redolent of rose petals, black cherries and spice. Only 15% new oak was used, so it remains in the background, letting the fruit shine and leaving the fruit tannins to carry the structure. They spread out across the palate, fanning out on the finish to leave behind a gentle coating of silky dryness.

Pale to medium ruby-purple colored, the 2014 Pinot Noir has a pronounced nose of red currants, black cherries and mulberries with underlying notes of yeast extract, tar, beef drippings and game plus a waft of forest floor. Medium-bodied, the palate provides a great concentration of complex savory / earthy, red and black berry flavors with a solid structure of firm, ripe tannins and lively acidity, finishing long and layered.

Medium ruby in color with a touch of purple, the 2013 Pinot Noir offers a lovely violet, lavender and rose-scented perfume over a core of red and black cherries plus Provence herbs. Medium-bodied, intense and with a great backbone of grainy tannins, the palate is beautifully harmonious, while the finish is long and layered.

Pale ruby-purple colored, the 2012 Pinot Noir gives lovely red cherry, cranberry and red plums notes with nuances of lavender, tree bark and black tea leaves. Light to medium-bodied, it is very elegant and fresh, with firm, fine grained tannins, a nice acid backbone, and a long finish.