Matt Connell 2023 Rendition Pinot Noir
Winery : Matt Connell
Over the years Matt Connell has produced trophy-winning wines for Olssens (now Terra Sancta), Akarua, McArthur Ridge Southern Tor (Decanter Best in Show 2024), and his own label. The New Zealand International Wine Show is NZ's premier wine show. In the last six years, Connell has made four of the Champion Pinot Trophy winners.
Fruit for this wine was sourced from premium vinyards in Lowburn, Gibbston and Bendigo.
Michele's notes: Rich magenta ruby. Very aromatic with brambleberries, ripe cherry, mocha/wet stone/petrichor and hints of bakery and orange rind. Textural and mouth-filling, the wine is both supple and finely structured. Fruit and savoury/meaty elements (think bresaola) combine harmoniously on the palate, with just the right amount of acid to keep the wine fresh. Anise spice and charry notes from the oak at a tasty finishing note.