Two Paddocks Proprietor's Reserve 'The Fusilier 777' Bannockburn Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019, Central Otago

This is the inaugural release of the 777 wine from the Fusilier vinayard, made entirely from the 777 clone of Pinot Noir. Dean Shaw, the winemaker, was clearly impressed with this parcel of fruit and I can see why with aromas and flavours of a more masculine expression meaning more drive and power in the bouquet, but not without reflecting the vineyard yet clearly expressing the clone. There’s a fine savoury quality and a light floral pretty quality. Mineral and earth with spice qualities and sweetness of oak and as the wine opens up, more fruit concentration and ultimately length on the palate. Tannins show well with a coarse silk quality, acidtiy is bold and this simply needs more time accentuating a dried herb quality. Best drinking from 2025 through 2035.

96 Points

Outstanding

RRP from $95.00