Mt Difficulty Bannockburn Pinot Noir NV

Disappointing experience, lacking density and warmth. The fruit hints and spice were elusive, leaving a bland and uninviting taste. A lackluster effort, with a flavor profile that fails to impress.

Nuanced exploration of New Zealand's Pinot noir, this wine highlights a nuanced symmetry of cherry and cinnamon on its nose, with a understated red fruit presence on the palate. Its light body and low tannin profile make it a clean and friendly choice, reminiscent of a Burgundy-inspired Pinot noir. A promising debut from this emerging region.

Truly impressive wine with a profound smell that features a concentrated strawberry and earthy forest floor presence, paired by light raspberry jam and a warm vanilla and clove spice profile. The subtlest wisp of mushroom and stalky character adds depth, whereas the medium-bodied backbone is flawlessly cohesive by a bracing acidity. The wine's length is impressive, with a contenting fruitiness that persists on the palate. The finale is long and engaging, with a subtle tobacco and spice nuance that rounds out the experience. Overall, a truly outstanding wine that is sure to please even the most discerning palates.