Lauren and Matthias Utzinger have been producing wine from Tamar Valley fruit since vintage 2018. In that year they also planted their own vineyard near Legana, and it is now the source of superb Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with a smattering of other grapes. In a very short time, Matthias has developed a reputation as one of the state's best winemakers.

There is a lighter nuanced touch to the 24’ pinot noir which I have seen in other producers from the Tamar. The unfurling of blueberry fruits and black olive tapenade are overlaid with szechuan pepper, saffron and red currants.

The palate confirms the lighter lithe approach, again with red currants, cranberry and cured meats, prosciutto/lardons. The integration of fruit and oak is harmonious and flowing with some blood sausage/ferric compounds along with woody herbs, sage/wild thyme.