Banks Peninsula and North Canterbury. Pinot Blanc + Pinot Noir.
The majority of this wine is Pinot Blanc made to echo Chardonnay, the late addition of 25% early picked direct press blanc de noir rose from the Barbour Vineyard on the slopes of North Canterbury steered the wine toward a more delicate and lively wine mirroring a Coteaux Champenois. All barrel fermented with minimal battonage. 6 Months in oak.
White peach, strawberry, coconut and lifted white floral aromas with soft acidity and persistent minerality.
Quality is consistent. Deeper bouquet and flavor than most Cali Zins. The Earth tones come thru beautifully about two years from Vintage. Wonderful
Red to contemplate on its own or with good food.