Country: New Zealand / Central Otago
Variety: Pinot Noir
Winery: Quartz Reef / Bendigo Single Vineyard
At this early stage, the oak is still prominent. Mocha and brown sugar mark the nose, the palate offers dark-roasted coffee bean notes and the finish seems rather dry and astringent. But dig deeper, and a core of cherry fruit comes into focus, fully ripened to silky tannins and just needing time to emerge. Drink 2018–2025.