Charteris Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023 Size::12 Bottle Case with a strikingly intense palate

with a strikingly intense palate

It was then racked to cement vats where it rested for roughly six more months

spending 3 months on lees before filtration and bottling

The Real Review

Drawn from vineyards within the sandy Bassa Atesina terroir (a canton of the mountainous Südtiroler Unterland)

Charteris Central Otago Pinot Noir 2023 Size::12 Bottle Case with a strikingly intense palateBright cherry and dark berry fruit emanate from this fresh, vibrant, lifted and fragrant wine. There is some subtle spice and brooding complexity but its wrapped in a cloak of fruit. The palate is deep but compact, with generous fruit on a strong boned frame. Clean and vibrant with cherries and red berries. There's some tannin about the entry but pillowy fruit on the mid palate. Spritely acidity balances well with the tannin backbone. Its smooth yet