A perfect growing season resulted in exceptionally concetrated flavours achieved at lower than normal alcohol level; fermented in a mix of French barriques (225l) and 8 demi-muids (600l); and a complicated regime of lees maturation.
The wine has outstanding line, length and balance, the fruit expression almost piercing in its intensity. Don’t go looking for Marlborough fruit salad, because you won’t find it.
Author: James Halliday
Source: Wine Companion Magazine
Review Date: Monday, July 7, 2014
Rated: 96 points
Drink to: 2018
