Charteris, Central Otago, New Zealand
SINGLE VINEYARD FOCUS
Vineyard site, clone selection and correct vineyard management are the key components to producing exceptional wine. We are thrilled to have two outstanding vineyards now under our Charteris label, the Winter Vineyard produces outstanding Pinot Noir and the Hunt Vineyard produces pristine Riesling, both are located in Bannockburn Central Otago.
2014 Charteris The Winter Vineyard Pinot Noir
Tasting Notes
Dark, pippy, cherry and plum fruit. Some background spice and subtle herbs. Brown spices with anise and licorice intertwined with dusty sage and thyme notes. Dense and brooding but breezy. Depth but open-knit, you can see right into this wine. Dimensional aromatics. Hints of graphite wrapped in dark rose florals.
Layers, integration and aromatic complexity are tightly packed into the nose. Fruit and texture are straight up in the mouth. Pithy, plummy entry with a core of Satsuma plums and ripe cherries. The tannin builds quickly to a distinct plateau then holds its line. The stem tannin is evident but not overt, very mid palate focused, perhaps by the acidity. The plummy fruit and subtle allspice carries, building on the exit. Shades of Pommard – strength, backbone, structure and a hint of what will come over time. Its full, powerful wine and needs time, it will evolve quite slowly, 4 to 5 years to find it feet.
Cellaring:7 to 15 years +
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