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New Zealand
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96 Points
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96 Points
A wine by Robin Tedder MW, along with esteemed viticulturist Gary Crabbe and legendary winemaker Jen Parr
At 500 metres above sea level, it's the highest vineyard site in Central Otago's coolest region
"Another gorgeous vintage from High Garden.” – 96pts Andrew Caillard MW
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Description
Sourced exclusively from the four-hectare, 2002-planted High Garden Vineyard, situated at 430 – 500m altitude on schist rocks over gravelly glacial loess.
Natural fermentation with vineyard yeasts, three weeks on skins. Slow MLF in French barriques over winter and spring prior to maturation and bottling in autumn. No fining or filtering.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Floral, Plum, Spice
Palate:Black Cherry, Herbal, Spice
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Red Meat
Spicy
Description
Sourced exclusively from the four-hectare, 2002-planted High Garden Vineyard, situated at 430 – 500m altitude on schist rocks over gravelly glacial loess.
Natural fermentation with vineyard yeasts, three weeks on skins. Slow MLF in French barriques over winter and spring prior to maturation and bottling in autumn. No fining or filtering.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Floral, Plum, Spice
Black Cherry, Herbal, Spice
Cheese
Red Meat
Spicy