Prepare for a spice overload in this certified organic example from the lovely John Douglas at Te Hera. I say ‘lovely’ because he is quite possibly the smiliest man in all the Wairarapa. What he’s able to produce from his tiny Te Muna Terraces site is year-after-year is reliably delicious, like he’s some sort of a pinot shaman. This vintage is cherry-driven, with an edge of tamarillo and tea alongside a juicy, silky texture and a long impression on the finish. Delicious.

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