A single vineyard wine from the Lyttelton Harbour – Whistling Buoy wines were featured on WineFolio in September. Award-winning, indeed, destined to be served on Air NZ Business Class this year, pre-COVID – it’s a limited quantity wild-fermented Pinot Noir.
Beautifully floral on the nose – scented with lilac, boysenberry and rosehip. Medium to full bodied, the palate is saturated with ripe, succulent berry, cherry and mocha. Spiced and herbal, with a delicate balance of sweet fruit and savoury character – smoked olives, black tea, liquorice and charred aubergine.
The tannins are supple, and a generous, plush texture plus a levity of acidity makes for layers of intrigue, but an ultimately well-balanced core. A finish with real staying power, lingers sweet and juicy. 93pts. Bit of undiscovered gem.
