Bannock Brae Pinot Noir 2014

Mouthfilling flavours, creamy vanilla upfront then ripe sweet fruit mid palate while the firm tannin/acid structure kicks in in the long juicy finish. Cherry fruits, red plum and oak spice characters dominate the mid palate flavours. A nice savoury style wine from Central Otago rather than being a big, fruit driven wine. Winery release notes say: Origin - Bannockburn, Central Otago, New Zealand Climate - Primarily continental, dry, with hot summers, extended warm autumn and cold winters Aspect - Northwest facing slope, consisting of gravelly/sandy “loess”. Varietal - 100% Pinot Noir Vinification - Previously known as “Barrel Selection”, this wine was selected from the very best barrels of our 2014 vintage. The fruit was harvested in mid-April 2014. Time on skins approximately 1 month. After pressing, the wine was settled overnight and racked to French oak. The wine underwent a spring malolactic fermentation. The wine was aged for 15 months in 100% French oak barriques. New Oak 33%. The wine was not fined, but was given a “medium” filtration. We expect this wine will continue to improve over 8 - 10 years. The winemaker is Sarah-Kate Dineen. Tasting Notes - Deep ruby, with an enticingly fragrant bouquet, it is full-bodied, with a sense of youthful vigour and concentrated, vibrant cherry, plum and spice flavours, showing excellent complexity and harmony.   Gold - Royal Easter Show Wine Awards, 2016 5 Stars - Winestate Recent Releases, 2016