Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir 2015 Bannockburn Central Otago oldest vineyards, 1992, indigenous yeast, 12 months barrel. This exceptional Central Otago Pinot Noir showcases violet florals, dark cherry, sweet brown spice, depth, confidence, poise, supple, plush mid palate, fine elegant tannins, complexity, evolution, Bannockburn terroir.

Tasting Notes

Appearance

Deep ruby red with brilliant clarity, showcasing the wine’s quality and concentration characteristic of this exceptional Pinot Noir from Bannockburn, Central Otago, crafted from some of the region’s oldest vineyards established in 1992.

Aroma

The nose reveals lovely beguiling violet florals interplayed with dark cherry and sweet brown spice, creating a complex and sophisticated aromatic profile that reflects the wine’s Bannockburn terroir and indigenous yeast fermentation.

Palate

Dense supple dark cherry notes lead a brown spice element into introducing the wine, this moves into a beautifully textured plush mid palate, out of which rise fine elegant textural tannins. Cherry and spice notes frame the finish. The wine displays depth, confidence and poise, focused on complexity and evolution. The palate delivers concentrated flavours with wonderful structure and balance.

Pairs With

This elegant Central Otago Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with roast duck, lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses or charcuterie, with the wine’s dark cherry, violet florals and fine elegant tannins making it an excellent choice for sophisticated dining and special occasions.

As the vineyards are ageing, more complexity is emerging each vintage. The 2015 produced a Pinot Noir focused on complexity and evolution. Mt Difficulty owns some of the oldest vineyards and is one of the most respected wineries in Central Otago.

Mt Difficulty Pinot Noir 2015 Bannockburn Central Otago oldest vineyards, 1992, indigenous yeast, 12 months barrel. This exceptional Central Otago Pinot Noir showcases violet florals, dark cherry, sweet brown spice, depth, confidence, poise, supple, plush mid palate, fine elegant tannins, complexity, evolution, Bannockburn terroir. Tasting Notes Appearance Deep ruby red with brilliant clarity, showcasing the wine\’s quality and concentration characteristic of this exceptional Pinot Noir from Bannockburn, Central Otago, crafted from some of the region\’s oldest vineyards established in 1992. Aroma The nose reveals lovely beguiling violet florals interplayed with dark cherry and sweet brown spice, creating a complex and sophisticated aromatic profile that reflects the wine\’s Bannockburn terroir and indigenous yeast fermentation. Palate Dense supple dark cherry notes lead a brown spice element into introducing the wine, this moves into a beautifully textured plush mid palate, out of which rise fine elegant textural tannins. Cherry and spice notes frame the finish. The wine displays depth, confidence and poise, focused on complexity and evolution. The palate delivers concentrated flavours with wonderful structure and balance. Pairs With This elegant Central Otago Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with roast duck, lamb, venison, mushroom risotto, aged cheeses or charcuterie, with the wine\’s dark cherry, violet florals and fine elegant tannins making it an excellent choice for sophisticated dining and special occasions. As the vineyards are ageing, more complexity is emerging each vintage. The 2015 produced a Pinot Noir focused on complexity and evolution. Mt Difficulty owns some of the oldest vineyards and is one of the most respected wineries in Central Otago.