An intriguing and complex gin containing organic and wild foraged botanicals.
Batch distilled in their 150L Arnold Holstein still, and cut to strength with Kaweka spring water.
Evoking our ancient Kauri forests and distilled from an organic Sauvignon Blanc base, I.F. has lifted sandalwood, peat smoke, and grilled citrus notes. An opulent and spicy palate with lingering flavours of bitter orange and resin.
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.