Black Cottage Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021

Black Cottage Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021French oak Dark cherry Crunchy tannins peppery finish "Beautifully ripe and fragrant, the wine shows Black Doris plum, sweet cherry, subtle spice and roasted hazelnut aromas on the nose, followed by a supple palate offering terrific fruit purity and intensity. Elegant and gorgeously rounded with a lengthy silky finish. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2022 "Aromas of fresh and dried raspberry, purple cherry and red currant. Vibrant

• French oak
• Dark cherry
• Crunchy tannins
• peppery finish

"Beautifully ripe and fragrant, the wine shows Black Doris plum, sweet cherry, subtle spice and roasted hazelnut aromas on the nose, followed by a supple palate offering terrific fruit purity and intensity. Elegant and gorgeously rounded with a lengthy silky finish. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jan 2022

"Aromas of fresh and dried raspberry, purple cherry and red currant. Vibrant youthful, varietal and fruit centric bouquet and rather pretty too with scents of roses then some wood and fine lees complexity. Fruit flavours follow through to the palate seamlessly pushed along by a vibrant and youthful energy from acidity and tannins with a light dried herb quality. A crushed stone and mild spice layer adds complexity and extra mouthfeel finishing with a floral and core fruits and mild savoury finish. Balanced and well made with best drinking from 2022 through 2026+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Feb 2022

"Deep, ruby-red with good transparency, lighter on edge. The nose is vibrant, with youthful and attractive aromas of red berries, cherries melded with herbs and a hint of black liquorice. Medium-light bodied, nuances of red berries, raspberries and cherries are exuberant; supple tannin leads liquorice and dried herbs through a dusty palate, supported by lively acidity. This youthful, succulent Pinot Noir shows bright fruit and an elegant, dusty mouthfeel" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, Jan 2022

With dark purple hues, this savoury Pinot Noir releases lifted aromas of raspberry and dark cherry with hints of iodine and black olive. The palate is full of kirsch cherry and cassis flavours, umami, liquorice and a sprinkling of dried herbs. A focussed frame and crunchy tannins contribute to a glossy mouth feel and a slightly peppery finish.

of extremes – the fiercely cold nights and long, warm summer days allow the black queen to display pure, vibrant fruit. From a vineyard in the Bendigo sub-region, the fruit was hand harvested from traditional Pinot Noir clones 5, 115 and 777. The wine was hand plunged with 8% whole bunch before being aged in predominately mature French oak barrels.

Food Pairing: Pair with chargrilled meats and game dishes.