NZ
Australia
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95 Points
The vineyard's 'no compromise' ethos yields wines crafted by winemaker Olly Masters with international acclaim.
Verismo is the flagship Pinot Noir, made from the oldest vines and aged longer.
Wild ferment with extended maceration for structure; Matured 16 months in French barriques (50% new).
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Description
The Misha's Vineyard Verismo Pinot Noir 2019 is the flagship expression from this Bendigo estate, crafted to deliver depth, structure and ageworthiness from Central Otago’s schist-rich soils. Fruit from select parcels was hand-harvested at full maturity and fermented in small open-top vessels with gentle extraction before maturation in French oak, a portion of which was new, to build complexity and finesse. Bottled at 14.0% ABV, the wine shows a deep garnet hue and an intricate bouquet of raspberry, cherry, pomegranate and ripe cranberry layered with spice, smoke, forest floor and stony minerality. The palate is dry, concentrated and finely structured, combining red and dark fruits with savoury spice, mushroom and mineral nuances. Firm yet silky tannins and lively acidity drive a long, persistent finish, and the wine will continue to evolve beautifully through to 2036. Its depth and savoury complexity also make it outstanding with food, pairing particularly well with dishes such as roast duck, venison, lamb, or earthy mushroom-based cuisine.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:Berries, Forest Floor, Spice
Palate:Cherry, Pomegranate , Spice
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Game
Poultry
Red Meat
Description
The Misha's Vineyard Verismo Pinot Noir 2019 is the flagship expression from this Bendigo estate, crafted to deliver depth, structure and ageworthiness from Central Otago’s schist-rich soils. Fruit from select parcels was hand-harvested at full maturity and fermented in small open-top vessels with gentle extraction before maturation in French oak, a portion of which was new, to build complexity and finesse. Bottled at 14.0% ABV, the wine shows a deep garnet hue and an intricate bouquet of raspberry, cherry, pomegranate and ripe cranberry layered with spice, smoke, forest floor and stony minerality. The palate is dry, concentrated and finely structured, combining red and dark fruits with savoury spice, mushroom and mineral nuances. Firm yet silky tannins and lively acidity drive a long, persistent finish, and the wine will continue to evolve beautifully through to 2036. Its depth and savoury complexity also make it outstanding with food, pairing particularly well with dishes such as roast duck, venison, lamb, or earthy mushroom-based cuisine.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Aroma:
Berries, Forest Floor, Spice
Palate:
Cherry, Pomegranate , Spice
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Game
Poultry
Red Meat
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Berries, Forest Floor, Spice
Cherry, Pomegranate , Spice
Cheese
Game
Poultry
Red Meat