New Zealand
50% Pinot Noir, 35% Cabernet Franc, 15% Viognier
Three famous winemakers remain anonymous and make unfined,
unfiltered wines in a very non-NZ style. This smells like the Loire Valley
to me, and its cofermented style delivers a very pretty version of what
could have been huge, but strokes your cheek instead of punching it.
It has black peppercorn, earth, musk, and cedar to back up the red
currant and black cherry. Elegant and delicious for 2 days open, and
perfect with poultry, lamb, and mushrooms.