Millton 2012 La Cote Pinot Noir (Gisborne)

Country: New Zealand / Gisborne
Variety: Pinot Noir
Winery: Millton / La Cote

Lean, tart and slightly astringent, this is a tough Pinot to warm up to. Yet it does show decently complex notes of leather, mushroom, pie cherry and citrus. Try holding it until 2017 to see if it becomes more generous.