Lush aromas of pineapple, Kaffir lime leaves, elderflower and lychee explode from the glass. The palate is rich, offering fresh green mango, passionfruit & guava. The finish is persistent and coupled with the classic Isabel wet-stone minerality, makes this wine extremely refreshing. With its balanced acidity this daring wine is delicious in its youth and a delightful accompaniment to those long, hot summer days.
The 2011 vintage is bright ruby red in color and has pronounced aromas of fresh, dark cherries, cedar wood and a hint of cinnamon. The palate is finely textured with layers of rich red plum & white pepper intermingling. With a great backbone stemming from the clay rich soil, this Pinot is easily going to see a long lifespan with cellaring potential for at least a decade. That’s if you can wait, until then this wine will no doubt benefit from some decanting.