Charteris Doctor’s Flat Vineyard Pinot Noir Central Otago 2016 2003 followed by slow fermentation at

followed by slow fermentation at a controlled temperature with daily plunging for 15-20 days

The supercool squat bottles give you a clear signal that there is something special going on here and this opulent Aussie red ticks every other box

This is denser and more structured than the Gueules de Loup or the Gondonne this year

with good persistence

Part of is the wines themselves

Charteris Doctor’s Flat Vineyard Pinot Noir Central Otago 2016 2003 followed by slow fermentation atPinot Noir fermented with 40% and aged in 30% new French oak barriques. This wine has dark cherry and a layer of brown spice with subtle leafy herbs filling the aroma, and has had a little bit longer in the cellar thanks to Covid, and the reward is a depth and complexity that can only come with time. The primary fruit lift is only enhanced by the subtle whole bunch spice. There is a youthful vein of acidity which carries the flavour and tannin texture