Geschmeidig und feingliedrig
Emma's Block ist eine einzigartige Parzelle in Rippon, die nach Osten zum Seeufer hin ausgerichtet ist, wo uralte Tonriffe seitlich von feinem Schieferkies durchzogen werden.
Rippon Emma´s Block Mature Vine Pinot Noir 2018 Lake Wanaka Central Otago (Februar 2022):
Complex aromas of cranberries, ripe strawberries, smoke and dried flowers with hints of mushrooms. Slate, too! Full-bodied with chewy tannins and a long, flavorful finish. This is powerful and structured, with seriousness all around. Give it three or four years to open. Try after 2023.
Im Dezember 2023 von Erin Larkin verkostet:
The 2018 Emma's Block Mature Vine Pinot Noir is all about tannins this year. They swarm through the mouth with buzzing energy and movement and seem to be seamlessly attached to the flavor at every juncture. A wine that cannot be described without discussing the shape and feel of the tannins. The fruit is ripe and supple, with a bounty of red fruits and exotic spice. Smart. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under Diam.