Bannock Brae Goldfields Central Otago Pinot Noir
Earlier this year I assembled a tasting of more than 100 New Zealand pinots not exhibited at any of New Zealand’s official tastings around the world, and Bannock Brae was one of the best. Planted in 1998 and 1999, the vines of this single vineyard estate reached the magic turning point of 12 years of age in 2010, and it shows in impressive layers of accurate black cherries, blackberries and cherry kernel. Layers of mixed spice complexity lingers long on the palate amid the nuances of whole bunch complexity, lending hints of pipesmoke and mixed spice. A bargain Central Otago pinot of excellent length, balance, generous definition and fruit presence. $34 at Emporium.
By Tyson Stelzer
31 May 2013
Tyson Stelzer is a multi-award winning wine writer, television host and producer and international speaker. He was named The International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year, The Australian Wine Communicator of the Year and The International Champagne Writer of the Year. He is the author and publisher of seventeen wine books, contributor to many wine magazines, a frequent judge and chair at Australian wine shows and a presenter at wine events in 12 countries. TysonStelzer.com is your link to wine recommendations, book sales, tours and events.
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