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97
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Tasting Notes
This Pinot Noir from Prophet’s Rock captivates with perfumed and gently spicy notes of raspberry, boysenberry, and red cherry, intertwined with floral, peppery, and leafy nuances. The palate is intense, fresh, and elegant, driven by vibrant acidity and succulent red cherry flavors. Smooth tannins add an attractive detail. It's a seamless wine with velvety texture, showcasing the beauty of Central Otago. The focus on low-yielding fruit expressing the vineyard essence, traditional winemaking techniques, and 17 months in French oak contribute to its concentrated and elegant character. Cellar for 10+ years. James Suckling awards it 97 points, praising its layered complexity with creamy and fine tannins. The 2022 vintage benefited from favorable conditions, yielding wines with depth, bright aromatics, and good structure. A total of 48 barrels were crafted, aged for 17 months, and bottled on October 6, 2023, with an alcohol content of 13.5%.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Classification: Red
Variety: Pinot Noir
Vintage: 2022
Bottle Size: 750ml (Bottle)
Country: New Zealand
Region: Central Otago,
Alcohol %: 13.5%
Cellaring: 10-15 Years
Scores
97 / 100"This is a very perfumed and gently spicy style that offers plenty of raspberry, boysenberry and red-cherry aromas with red flowers, pepper and leafy notes, too. The palate offers quite an intense, fresh and elegant feel with vibrant acidity driving succulent red-cherry flavor. Smooth tannin texture. Attractive detail. Drink or hold."
- James Suckling
