Vintage 2023
Appearance: Moderately deep, bright ruby. aroma A complex array of smoke and old fashioned roses lead on this brooding and dark berry scented Pinot. Notes of spice and charcuterie add further intrigue.
Palate: The palate is loaded with dark berries, sweet cherry and hints of French oak. Finely woven acidity and fine-grained, chalky tannins give freshness on the palate. A youthful rendition of Dog Point, this wine has an age worthy backbone and will reward further cellaring.
Region notes: Marlborough home vineyards, Settlement and Yarrum, primarily on hill slopes. 5.0 tonnes/hectare. Vines are 22 years old on average. Some plantings date back to 1983.
Cellaring potential: Can be cellared for 10+ years. vintage notes Hand picked and chilled overnight prior to handsorting. 70% destemmed and 30% whole bunches included. Fermented in small stainless open top fermenters with 100% indigenous yeasts over a period of 3 weeks prior to pressing into French oak barrels for eighteen months (30% new).
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