I LOVE this wine. From the powerfully smoky, spiced cherry lift on the nose to the intensely fruity core and the long, succulent finish – it’s an absolute star. Buoyant raspberry, rhubarb, pomegranate and pepper characters: they’re all there, too! Grown near Masterton (the place where pinot noir was first planted 130 years ago), it’s a lovely example of what this sub-region can achieve. Serve in glasses with good ‘swirlability’ next time you’re enjoying rosemary-studded roast lamb.
