2019 Etude Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA (750ml) Hawke's Bay currant and sage

currant and sage

early harvest melon

Deceptive in its heft

and then it will drink well for two decades or more

sweet-natured without sweetness and fragrant without overt fruitiness

2019 Etude Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sta Rita Hills, USA (750ml) Hawke's Bay currant and sageWINEMAKER'S NOTES: This Pinot Noir is bright and cheery with aromas and flavors of lifted red berry fruits, red plums and Bing cherry, alongside notes of ripe nectarine and golden peach. Layers of sweet baking spice notes come through from the well integrated oak, with nuances of cinnamon and clove, all framed by a lithe texture with vibrant acidity, great balance and a lengthy mouthwatering finish. This Pinot has substance and complexity, making it