Tasting notes:

The wine from this family-owned estate in Wairau Valley shows just how far Marlborough Pinot Noir has come in just a couple of decades. Perhaps it\'s older vines-or climate change-but there is nothing \'lean-and-green\' about this example. Mid-deep cherry-coloured, the aromatics have vibrant red fruits with subtle mocha-infused oak and violet and gently gamey accents. Dry and mid-weight, the palate is beautifully integrated with lively acidity and silky tannin texture followed by a lengthy finish. Lovely and refined, the wine will make a perfect pairing for duck breasts in a cherry glaze.  [Patricia Stefanowicz MW]