Carrick Unravelled Organic Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021

Carrick Unravelled Organic Central Otago Pinot Noir 2021New oak Red cherry Clove & all spice Well rounded "An organic red that was estate grown at three sites at Bannockburn, then matured for seven months in seasoned French oak barrels. Bright ruby, with a fragrant, spicy bouquet, it is mouthfilling and vibrantly fruity, with generous cherry, plum and spice flavours that are showing good complexity, fresh acidity and finely balanced tannins. Already enjoyable" Michael Cooper, The New Zealand Herald, Jun

• New oak
• Red cherry
• Clove & all-spice
• Well-rounded

"An organic red that was estate-grown at three sites at Bannockburn, then matured for seven months in seasoned French oak barrels. Bright ruby, with a fragrant, spicy bouquet, it is mouthfilling and vibrantly fruity, with generous cherry, plum and spice flavours that are showing good complexity, fresh acidity and finely balanced tannins. Already enjoyable" Michael Cooper, The New Zealand Herald, Jun 2022

"Complex and enticing bouquet, layers of mineral and crush rock scents sit between aromas of fresh red berries and plums, a very fine savoury seam and quiet layers of French oak with baking spice and light toaty quality. New, fresh, taut, fruity and dry on the palate. Flavours mirror the bouquet, but for the moment the intensity and drive comes from tannins and acidity - not too much mind - the fruit does coat the palate nicely. A wine that is brand new and needs some time to settle and develop. Best drinking from mid 2023 through 2030+" Cameron Douglas, Master Sommelier, Mar 2022

The 2021 Unravelled is a delicious example of Central Otago Pinot, reflecting the fruits of the region, red cherries and red fleshed plums. It is well-rounded and nicely balanced, clove and all-spice can be found in amongst the ripe red fruits. Soft, yet a ball of energy on the palate, it finishes neatly with a hint of bitterness.

20% whole-bunch, fermented with indigenous yeast, on skins between 18 – 29 days. Each vineyard parcel fermented separately, 7 different Pinot Noir clones. Matured in barrel for 7 months, no new oak, some second and third fill.