Foxes Island by John Belsham Artist Series 'La Lapine' 2014, Awatere

A captivating bouquet of complexity and bottle-development, ripe citrus and tropical fruits, a lees and mineral core. Fragrant with fresh herbs and fruit spice, some mineral and ferment complexities. A satin texture touches the palate first then acidity drive through flavours of lemon peel and apple, pineapple and fresh herbs. The lees and ferment characters layer in complexity and spice, length and breadth. A delicious wine with texture, mouthfeel and flavour, varietal qualities with a herbaceous layer and tropical fruit frame. Best drinking from 2023 through 2027.

95 Points

Outstanding

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I list the 2013 of the La Lapine by the glass at The Lodge Bar Ding in Queenstown and Auckland at Commercial Bay, it remains one of the most popular wines we sell, matches our cuisine, provokes discussion and - Yes, we will be rolling to the 2014 vintage intime.