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24 • By Mark Henderson Wednesday August 19 2020 Wine EXPECTATIONS are a funny thing. Naturally, I try to avoid them when I’m tasting, as they could cloud one’s judgement and impartiality. I know the identity of the wines in a tasting, but they are always masked and in random order: this is dubbed “single blind tasting”. My regular tasting duo of Collins and McLaren are informed of the wine style and vintage spread, but know neither the identities nor order in which they are served: this is “double blind tasting”. The average price of today’s wines created an expectation of class, which was borne out in the glass. 2018 Chard Farm The Tiger Central Otago Pinot Noir Price: $81 Rating: Excellent/outstanding Beguiling nose showing subtlety and elegance, mixing strawberry, raspberry, perfume, savoury nuances and wild herb/ lavender notes. Juicy, sappy, power without weight, sweet fruit courses through this aligned with herbal notes and savoury qualities. Builds in texture and richness. Lovely integration and balance, a real charmer. www.chardfarm.co.nz 2018 Chard Farm Mason Vineyard Central Otago Pinot Noir Price: $81 Rating: Very good to excellent Subtle nose with sweet berry compote, wood smoke, perfume and schisty notes. Darker fruits, a hint of cough lolly, perhaps whole bunch ferment stalk notes and chewy tannins. Flavoursome, developing a bittersweet element and sweet ‘n’ Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Class borne out in a long-stemmed glass sour interplay on the long finish. This is showing its youthfully brash side for now. www.chardfarm.co.nz 2016 Pegasus Bay Prima Donna Pinot Noir Price: $100 Rating: Excellent to outstanding Appealing nose, darker register to the fruit, plum, tamarillo, bonfire embers, building in fragrance. Richly fruited, mouth- filling, this is clearly a ripe and powerful wine, yet it doesn’t stray into excess. Some chalky/ fruit pith and zesty acid interplay brings lovely liveliness to the texture. A fresh, tangy note hangs on the long finish. Delightful. www.pegasusbay.com 2018 Quartz Reef Bendigo Single Ferment Pinot Noir Price: $85 Rating: Excellent A nose of intrigue, balsamic/ umami influences shift to perfume and dusty stones, raspberry with time. Richly fruited entry, loganberry, mixed berries, cinnamon and spices lead, evolving to savoury notes and fresh, sour cherry on the long close. Weight but no excess, growing in richness and integration, adding earthy touches. Lots of interest. www.quartzreef.co.nz 2018 Chard Farm Viper Vineyard Central Otago Pinot Noir Price: $81 Rating: Excellent Subtle yet attractively expressed nose of berryfruit, rhubarb, perfume and savoury notes, kid leather perhaps. SELWYN TIMES Somewhat enigmatic, starting subtly, spices and wisps of balsamic giving way to sweet fruit as this blossoms in the glass, showing deceptive power and structure. Crisp acidity keeps this lively with a lifted, tart note on the long finish. www.chardfarm.co.nz 2014 Misha’s Vineyard Verismo Central Otago Pinot Noir Price: $75 Rating: Very good to excellent Notably fragrant nose with additions of stewed fruits, balsamic notes, anise and dusty stones. A boldness to the palate, leading with spice and savoury notes, a little tilled earth, mushroom and forest floor/ funkiness building with aeration. Already round and supple, this bottle-aged release can be enjoyed now. www.mishasvineyard.com One Size Fits All Available in any amount from $20. Purchase from the Centre Management Office Monday to Friday and online. Redeemable at Dress-Smart stores nationwide Visit www.dress-smart .co.nz for terms & conditions GIFT IDEA Proudly supported by Star Media Open 10am-5pm, 7 Days 03 349 5750 CHRISTCHURCH 409 Main South Road, Hornby www.dress-smart.co.nz
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