Georges Road is a small winery an hour's north of Christchurch in the Waipara region. These wines are considered and well made. The L'Etranger Pinot Noir fruit is sourced from Central Otago. A wonderful expression of the variety, this will age beautifully.
Tasted over several days, it opened up a treat and really demonstrated the ability of Central Otago Pinot Noir to age. Sourced from the Gibbston subregion, it's the closest district to Queenstown, an easy 25 minute drive.
The fruit certainly speaks of Central Otago but I found this wine to have some heft for Gibbston. This subregion usually produces lean and skeletal expressions whereas the power and grace hails from Bannockburn and Bendigo.
Layered with interest, think sour cherries, black cherries, dark plums, black currants and charred steak. The theme of some meatiness reaches throughout with a charcuterie board presence. Earthy and delicately spiced, the length is moreish and wonderfully persistent. Waves of generous fruit, spice and meatiness unfurl in a never-ending fashion. Sip slow and embrace. Decant to enjoy now but this will age gracefully.
Drink to eight years+
93/100
Region: Waipara, New Zealand
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