Central Otago, New Zealand
- Pinot star performer hits that critical note on the tastebud stage!
- Inspired by the operatic theatre were reaching the ‘high note’ is the ultimate. Winemaker Olly Masters rein acts this attention grabbing event with this worthy Pinot
- This star performer builds its flavour momentum from the initial fruit welcome of dark berries and ripe cherries, to the middle act of wild herbs and savoury characters, finishing with a weighted texture of velvety tannins enriched with gentle oak. Lamb and venison enhance the experience as will taking the wine through a few breathing exercises before the main event.
- Case of 6 ($49.90/bottle)
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In their mission to create New World Classics, Craggy Range blended a few vital ingredients to craft a serious Syrah fully worthy of this title. A simple method really - cultivate a Syrah 'Heritage' clone first brought to New Zealand 150 years ago, then plant it some of the best winegrowing soils in the land, and finally give the grape-berry rewards to a Master of Wine to see what he can rustle up. Boom you have the Craggy Range Gimblett Gravels Syrah. And boom is what will happen in your mouth after the intense floral, dark berry, pepper and herb action in your nose. Big and rich, succulent cassis and plums flavours hit you in the mouth first, followed by characters of peppery cedar proving its a Syrah. This experience is finished by velvety tannins that lend themselves to be a great companion to a juicy vension steak on the BBQ.