The 2017 Block 3 Pinot Noir reveals some slightly herbal notes on the nose, followed by ripe black cherry fruit, hints of dried spices and attractive earthy notes. It's medium-bodied and less tannic and extracted than early versions of the wine, as veteran winemaker Blair Walter has gradually moved toward gentler handing over the years, yet the wine remains flavorful, complex and long.

Plenty of fresh green details and peppery sage and thyme hints lead the way up front, with gunpowder tea, nutmeg and toasted rye notes mingling with strawberry and cranberry flavors. The tannins are muscular, but never get in the way. The fresh green accents linger. Drink now through 2028. 1,068 cases made, 50 cases imported.??–MW??Region: New Zealand / Central Otago Select to Add