Too young of course but excellent potential. This wine has not yet been released commercially. Blair Walter Bright but densely coloured. Rich aromatic, dense, smoky, cherry stone and even a hint of apricot liqueur in the opulent aromas. In the mouth it is warm, lifted, aromatic and savoury with licorice, and a hint of tar.
Bright fruit emerges.
Well balanced with an earthy note, tending almost to mushroom. Very intense, very long and very complex with strong velvety fruit tannins. A lovely nuance of herbs and smoke emerge on the long finish and stonefruits linger. All in all, an excellent selection of New Zealand wines. Some were delightful, forward approachable examples that would offer immediate delicious drinking while a couple really needed cellaring time to show their potential at its best.