Fruit swap with Valli in Gibston. Really interesting to see the BCV take on fruit from this cooler site. The typical ripe red fruit and spice played loudly in warmer Otago Pinot has the volume dialed back here and shifts in color to a bit darker of a note. Several tea-like characteristics: very soft tannin structure, blood orange peel, bergamot.
Heat is just showing a little bit on the nose and finish. I think it may be better if this wasn't served so warm or was allowed to breathe.
Fruit swap with Valli in Gibston. Really interesting to see the BCV take on fruit from this cooler site. The typical ripe red fruit and spice played loudly in warmer Otago Pinot has the volume dialed back here and shifts in color to a bit darker of a note. Several tea-like characteristics: very soft tannin structure, blood orange peel, bergamot.
Heat is just showing a little bit on the nose and finish. I think it may be better if this wasn't served so warm or was allowed to breathe.
Mar 25th, 2016
Central Otago, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
