Charteris Doctor’s Flat Vineyard Pinot Noir Central Otago 2016 2003 savoury warm brioche and a

savoury warm brioche and a refreshing dart of preserved lemon acidity

The wine remains in "sobretabla" for 1 year

Red berries and soft tannin balance on a palate ideal for a variety of occasions: barbeque

This is denser and more structured than the Gueules de Loup or the Gondonne this year

with good persistence

Charteris Doctor’s Flat Vineyard Pinot Noir Central Otago 2016 2003 savoury warm brioche and aPinot Noir fermented with 40% and aged in 30% new French oak barriques. This wine has dark cherry and a layer of brown spice with subtle leafy herbs filling the aroma, and has had a little bit longer in the cellar thanks to Covid, and the reward is a depth and complexity that can only come with time. The primary fruit lift is only enhanced by the subtle whole bunch spice. There is a youthful vein of acidity which carries the flavour and tannin texture