The Boneline Waimanu Pinot Noir Waipara, New Zealand 2021

Vintage

2019 vintage was most heavily influenced by a slow start to the growing season. Cold temperatures and above average rainfall during flowering meant that fruit-set was a smaller crop than normal.  The summer heat turned up in late December and early January jumpstarting the vines into life.

Wine

Medium ruby heart with red hue.

Aromas of ripe red cherries and plums, underneath are wild raspberries and freshly crushed currants.  Classic forest undergrowth, clove, dark spice, and bramble notes surround the fruit while purple florals give everything a lift.

An alive palate of fresh dark red fruits, fine grained tannin, well integrated oak. The structure is built around a gentle core of acidity which give freshness to the wine and is capped off with an oyster shell reprise that resonates.