Overview:
The Domain Road Vineyard Defiance Single Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019 comes from one of New Zealand’s finest wine-growing regions, Bannockburn, in Central Otago. This premium wine is produced in small quantities, showcasing the unique terroir of the Defiance Vineyard. The vineyard is distinguished by its soils and the clays left exposed by historic gold mining activities, which contribute to the complexity of the wine. With five distinct clones of Pinot Noir planted, the Defiance Pinot Noir is carefully selected from the best grapes, ensuring an exceptional expression of the site.
Tasting Notes:
The Defiance Pinot Noir 2019 is a dark purple wine with rich, aromatic layers of violet, chocolate, and tobacco, complemented by hints of cinnamon, musk, caramel, and blackberry. The palate is weighty and tactile, offering ripe flavours of blackberry, cherry, clove, coffee, and chocolate. Its complexity is balanced by fine tannins, good persistence, and a mineral-driven finish. This elegant and full-bodied wine pairs wonderfully with rabbit, duck, lamb, or can be sipped and savoured on its own for a contemplative experience.