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.
Red fruits, spice and slightly gamey, smokey flavour. Tannins add a bit of structure but still soft. Finish is tart red fruit. Lots of flavour but won't overwhelm most meals. Great with aged cheeses.