Giant Steps

TOSQ Vineyard Central Otago Pinot Noir 2017

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  Vintage 2017
  93 points

Peppery/brambly characters seasoning ripe red cherry fruit – a pretty start. Lots of scent. Bright flavours, pretty here too, satiny texture with cool red cherry fruit characters, lick of cranberry, splash of tangy pomegranate, lively feel and a creep of firm tannins for shape. A vibrant and lifted CO pinot. It’s amazing how outsiders interpret the region and seem to excel. Really lovely wine, is the message anyway.

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  Vintage 2017
  94 points

This beauty is organic, it's unfiltered and shows gorgeous elemental pinot fruit. There's a hand-crafted, pleasing raw edge as it unravels to reveal lifted black cherry, plum and enticing savoury smallgoods notes. The finish is long with fine dusty tannins and persistent finish. A wine for the true pinot fans.