Matahiwi Estate Wild Holly Pinot Noir 2019, Masterton, Wairarapa

A deep core of purple and ruby with a dark pink rim lead to aromas of plum, dark cherry, violet, brown baking spices and toasty wood. On the palate - firm, youthful, packed with flavours of dark plum and dark cherry, there’s plenty of wood spices and toasty wood moments with a hint of cocoa. Firm tannins and plenty of acidity show off the wine’s youthful side. There’s no mistaking this wine has power and presence, it’s weight and plate tension along with a core of dark berries and plum will allow some ageing to take place while holding on to its messages of pinosity. This is a bigger expression of Pinot Noir, well made and with decent length. Decant for service with best drinking from 2021 through 2025.

91 Points

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