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Tuesday, December 28, 2021 - 2019 Visit to North Canterbury, NZ: The first of the two iconic Home Vineyard pinots. From a very steep, exposed north-facing slope, at 350 metres above sea level, higher and sandier than the others with only 20% clay and 3-7% active limestone. The coarse, shallow soils are said to promote aroma in this cuvée. No whole bunch. A maximum of about 10% new oak only. A lighter, more garnet colour than the Earth Smoke. Dry brushwood, tobacco, warm earth, dried earth, crushed dried herb, red currant and other, mainly red fruited, perfumes. Quite savoury. Also more red fruited on palate than the Earth Smoke. Savoury with fresh, direct acidity. Dried brush, earth, minerals and tobacco. Lighter on its feet - and less concentrated - than the Earth Smoke.

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