Hearty, dry, hay, citrus, yeast, med intensity in the nose
Palate is juicy, dry, high acidity, pear, nice carbonation, some oxidative notes, long finish

Warmth, dry fruit, citrus, grapefruit peel, pear, a touch herbal and spicy
Palate showing med body, herbs, green notes, the fruit is rather underripe still, spice, med body and long finish

Low intensity at first in the nose, a bit numb and reserved, citrus, green fruit
Very salty and brine-y in the palate, full body, high acidity, balanced, really youthful

This will replace Cuvee Nychteri
Reserved in the nose, low intensity, opens up very slowly
Palate very salty, high acidity, dense oak frame, tight, a touch bitter even, different to the one from fair a few days ago

Fresh, fruit forward, pear and green apple flavored nose
Palate again forward, crunchy texture, high acidity, med to full body, fresh, grape fruit, long finish

More focused, structured, density, nutty frame, quince notes, some oxidative notes in the back.
Palate is far fresher than the nose more fruit focused, nutty, high acidity, crunchy, grippy, full body and long finish

Full on green, grassy, spicy, lime, lime peel
Palate is lively, spritzy, full body, green fruit, underripe, grippy texture, long finish
Very youthful

Subtle, smooth, fine frame, green fruit, stone fruit, almond
Palate is juicy, full body, high acidity, rather smooth (all things considered), fresh, grippy, flinty, warmth, long finish

Big bold profile, black fruit, cherry, currant, whole spice, chocolate, coffee notes, there is a green element here too adding to some freshness
Palate showing boldness, tannins tight, black fruit, stalky notes, med body, long finish, rather lacking some depth and concentration in mid palate

Warmth, thick oak frame, black fruit core, spice frame, whole spice, peppery, licorice, some milky notes (!)
Palate showing juicy notes, black fruit, cherry notes but again full-on spice, acidity, tight tannins but not big, very warm, long finish

Thick red fruit core, bold frame, loads of fruit, black fruit too as it opens up, spice, nutty, almond, some floral notes
Palate is juicy, lacks real depth though, there is warmth, black fruit, mineral, whole spice, chocolate notes too, med body and finish

Big and hearty, peppery, black fruit, berry, currant, strange but interesting, there is a stalky freshness here
Palate smooth, the same flavor profile, juicy tannins, nice acidity, freshness, med body, long finish. Again a toddler

Extrovert, nutty, vanilla scented, stone fruit, some roasted notes, almond
Palate is juicy, almost sweet notes, fine frame, almond, nutty, ripe stone fruit, full body, fine balancing acidity, long finish

Heavily based on oak, roasted almond, roasted peppers, NZ freshness, forward
Palate shows nice balance, juicy acidity, you get again the same roasted flavors, nutty and peppery, tight, flinty, full body, long finish

Big extrovert profile, fine oak frame, walnut, again nice structure, ripeness, citrus fruit
Palate is juicy, fine vanilla scented notes, fresh ripe green fruit, peppey, spicy, a touch warm, easier on the palate, long finish

Freshness, extrovert, capsicum filled nose, a touch gamey/bretty but just adding complexity and texture, gets more upfront as it gets warmer and opens up in the glass, currant.
Palate showing finesse, fine texture, juicy tannins, the same flavor profile, the tannins are tight, med body, long finish. Its quite youthful though for now

Double decanted
Very fragrant, extrovert, decadent, spicy, pot pouri, peppery, capsicum filled nose, so welcoming, there is also DMS-like sweetness here which is strange (like cooked corn), gets more herbal with time.
Palate shows the same flavor profile, high acidity, tight tannins, a touch warm, big bold tannins that are not aggressive, mineral, long finish

Freshness, juicy, citrus and stone fruit, nice overripe fruit but not jammy, floral notes, elegant, dried apricot, peach, orange and mandarin (fresh) marmalade
Palate follows the same profile with loads of tea and chamomile notes added in, med body, high acidity, a touch warm, tight and fresh, apricot, grapey flavored long finish

Fragrant, forward, cherry notes, strawberry notes, freshness, youthful, some stalky notes even, fine oak frame.
Palate is juicy, seamless, fine thin nutty frame, fresh cherry notes, crunchy, med body, long finish. Ethereal