The Dicey brothers cuvé – 60% from The Inlet vineyard, 40% from the Black Rabbit vineyard in Bannockburn, Central Otago. On the nose I wanted to see more ‘pinosity’ – the cassis, jube-y raspberry, blood orange and plum fruit spoke of a lovely red wine, but not Pinot Noir specifically. On the palate is where the action happens though – a flush of concentrated dark cherry, dried thyme and dusty minerality gives a real sense of terroir. A surge of acidity swells the palate, balancing some chewy, meaty tannins. Focussed and tense just now, but with the structure to round out nicely. 92pts
Dicey Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2021
