Recommended: Dr Andrew Hedley (NZ Wine Industry Legend)
100% Pinot Blanc From sites at 500 – 600m, alluvial soils with porphyry. Pre-pressing skin contact, fermented in stainless steel, 7 months aging on fine lees until bottling.
“The special microclimate characterized by the big temperature differences between day and night, as well as the mineral soil, create a fresh and elegant Pinot Bianco that delights with fruity varietal character including green apples and pear. A very elegant, textural mouth feel, with a long fine finish. Always Superb.” — Recommended, Andrew Hedley
This is very good value for money. A Piedmont red under $30! It has good dark fruit, some nice tannins and acid to balance although it would benefit from some more age to smooth it a bit but I liked its feistiness now.
I was happily surprised by the quality of the labels in the "mystery" case of rose wines - great value for the money I must say. Excellent drinking experience from the unfamiliar labels and happy to enjoy again the familiar ones.