- 100% Pinot Noir
- Block 3 is situated on a gentle north facing slope in the heart of The Elms vineyard
- Deep bench of silt soil is interspersed with calcareous seams
- The nature of being a gravity flow winery allows grapes to be gently destemmed without pumping
- 20% whole cluster fermentation
- Native yeast fermentation
- Aged for 13 months in French Burgundian oak (30% new)
- No fining or filtering
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2022
Country:
New Zealand
Region:
Central Otago
Appellation:
Central Otago
Variety:
Pinot Noir
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | NZ-FRW-21-22 | 6/750ml |
Resources
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
97
Date
2023-11-03
Jancis Robinson
Score
17+
Date
2024-04-09
"Light ruby. Very delicate and charming. The fruit is extra-pure (red cherries, redcurrant) and has a lively floral character. Silky tannins, vibrant acidity and a gentle smokiness in the very long finish make this wine just delightful. (FG)"
Vinous
Score
96
Date
2024-05-14
"The 2022 Pinot Noir Block 3 is unadulterated and broods sexiness. It seduces you with its rich, expansive mouthfeel, untamed flavors and succulent texture, leading to a long finish. It is a wine that feels very hands-off, allowing the fruit to shine and those abundant tannins to ooze and coat the entire mouth with melted chocolate. I kept coming back to this wine over three days, and it never failed to impress. One for the shopping list."
Wine Advocate
Score
94
Date
2023-12-14