Lake Chalice The Raptor Marlborough Pinot Noir 2022

Lake Chalice The Raptor Marlborough Pinot Noir 2022French oak Black cherry & plum Perfumed florals Balanced tannins "Medium purple, lighter on the rim. The nose is soft and fresh with sweet aromas of blackcurrant and cherry, melded with herb and earthy hints. Medium bodied, red cherry and blackcurrant aromas entwined with thyme, liquorice, dark chocolate, earth and spice. Finely extracted tannins provide a smooth, textured mouthfeel; dark herbs and spices accompany earthy elements lending a savoury,

• French oak
• Black cherry & plum
• Perfumed florals
• Balanced tannins

"Medium purple, lighter on the rim. The nose is soft and fresh with sweet aromas of blackcurrant and cherry, melded with herb and earthy hints. Medium-bodied, red cherry and blackcurrant aromas entwined with thyme, liquorice, dark chocolate, earth and spice. Finely extracted tannins provide a smooth, textured mouthfeel; dark herbs and spices accompany earthy elements lending a savoury, rich closing. This earthy Pinot Noir shows rich, dark aromas with balanced freshness and a lengthy finish" Candice Chow, Raymond Chan Reviews, May 2023

Deep Dark Garnet red. A mix of complex ripe fruit aromas and perfumed florals with darker notes underneath. Black cherries and aromatic perfumed plum flavours. A perfectly balanced tannin and fruit synergy gives drive and length the the palate. The finish is long and savoury with complex briny notes and a hint of toasty oak. Enjoy now or if you if you are a patient appreciator of wine you can cellar for 5+ years.

Single vineyard harvested from the Cowslip valley vineyard in Waihopai Valley. Hand harvested and fermented in small open top fermenters. Matured in French oak barrels for 7 months.