High Garden Pinot Noir 2020, Gibbston, Central Otago

It’s easy to see why the sub-region of Gibbston is well suited to Pinot Noir with this youthful and vibrant expression. Aromas of wild forest berries, savoury dried herb, rugged hillsides of schist and mineral, tense youthful mouthfeel and complex flavours of site and wine maker’s handling of ripe fruit and minimal intervention. Raspberry and cherry, spices of fruit and barrel, no mistaking the core of minerality, form chalky tannins and acid-line. A wine with power and presence, layers of fruit, oak and savoury mineral qualities. Needs time to settle into its ageing and harmonising cycle, but will reward those who can wait with best drinking from 2023 through 2029+

94 Points

Excellent

RRP $95.00

Made with fruit from vines planted in 2002 on a mix of stones, rock and glacial loess. Made with fruit selected from the upper block heart of the vineyard. Clones used are 777/665/5 and Abel. Skin contact from 25 days in total. Around 1/3 new oak used