Pinot Noir 2023

1 Bottle of Pinot Noir 2023
 
94 pts, Candice Chow
 
Light crimson, lighter on the rim. The nose is lifted, with aromas of raspberry, cranberry, red cherry, rosehip, dry herb and a touch of spice. Medium-light bodied, aromas of raspberry, cranberry and red cherry, intertwined with rosehip, tarragon, thyme and delicate spice. The wine is packed with red fruit and fragrant aromatics, showing concentration and depth; enlivening acidity flows along a delicate, chalky mouthfeel, lending a poised, lengthy finish. This Pinot Noir is youthful and pretty, showing delicate, fragrant aromas on a Waitaki signature chalky mouthfeel. Match with duck breast and pork over the next 10 years. Femented to 12.5% alc.
 
 
Notes
 
A lifted, aromatic nose of redcurrant, cherry compote, and delicate herbal
perfumes leads the way, offering both vibrancy and nuance. The palate is
seamless and finely textured, with a subtle thread of salinity that adds
energy and tension. Beneath its elegance lies structure — finely grained
tannins and bright acidity that frame the wine and hint at its age worthiness.