Very good tonight, especially with an aged prime rib of beef thrown over the BBQ. I really liked the nose on this, with its little notes of violets and garrigue, maybe a bit of lavender, all floating over aromas of blueberry pie, plums, and cherry liquer, these speinkled with a little hint of spice. With time, some earth and meat tones came out as well. Lovely. The palate still had a lot of youthful verve, with bright acidity and a grip of really fine, slightly powdery tannins framing delicious flavours of dark cherries and blueberries, peppery spice and garrigue, again with just that little hint of violets at the edge. Right at the end, a little touch of earth and mineral, and then another delightful burst of peppery spice came out as well. Still years away from peak, but this was already drinking really nicely for something so youthful.

Fairly decent - this was simple but drinkable. The nose was very Kiwi Pinot, with notes of roses and cherry, earth and a little twist of green herb. Pleasant. The palate was quite nice, with surprisingly deep notes of dark cherries and berries laced with a little bit of spice and earth. Very drinkable, with fine tannins and a decent bit of acidity.