Coal Pit The Leo Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019 $140 
Named after the grandson of owner Rosie Dunphy, this is the second wine to be bottled under Coal Pit’s ‘Next Generation Series’. With its distinctive Chris Heaphy-designed label, it’s crafted from a blend sourced from seven of their best barrels from the 2019 harvest and it’s also their first vintage crafted from their grapes under organic conversion. Scented with baked tamarillo, exotic, earthy spices and soft, smoked cherry, this energetic, vibrant pinot noir oozes prettiness and power. Juicy, succulent tannins, refreshing acidity and moody, brooding, truffle-laced length of flavour makes The Leo an incredibly delicious wine to enjoy now, however if you squirrel it away for another 7-8 years somewhere cool and dark, it’ll really begin revealing its talents. Truly exceptional.
