2022 High Garden Vineyard Gibbston Pinot Noir

Robin Tedder MW purchased the High Garden Vineyard after recognising its potential for producing immaculate Pinot Noir. High Garden is the highest vineyard in Gibbston Valley, the coldest sub- region of Central Otago. Planted 20 years ago with a combination of clones on 100% schist soil, the High Garden vineyard is an equilibrium of extremes. Unforgiving rocky soils, high altitude and steep slopes, these are conditions not for the faint of heart but ideal for those seeking the holy grail of Central Otago Pinot Noir. Yields from the site are comparable to DRC’s Grand Cru Romanee-Conti Vineyard and the style of winemaking is focused on letting the site shine with no enzymatic additions, fining or filtration. Jenn Parr of Valli fame and 2020 NZ Winemaker of the Year heads up the winemaking team with Gary Crabbe managing the viticulture.
Dark red in colour with black shaded edges and a dark red hue. Blossoming out of the glass are intense ripe dark to black cherry, anise and dark plum aromas which are interwoven with dried herb, scorched earth and spicy cedar notes. Rich, voluminous and expansive in the mouth, dark to black cherry, dark plum, strawberry and anise flavours are delivered with terrific concentration and power. Dried herb, spicy cedar and forest floor characters lend further complexity across the back half. Possessing velvet smooth tannins it concludes exceptionally long, supple and sumptuous.
Drink over the next 5-6 years.
Alc. 13.5%