and tree bark
The 2022 vintage is elegant and expressive
Compared to the estate’s classic Cassis Blanc
and marmalade brightness shaped by the concentration of old vines
The Awatere fruit brings precision
Best’s Growers Series Pinot Noir La Linea Mencia Rosé and tree barkThe palate is bright, silky, and redfruited, opening with raspberry, red cherry, and pomegranate lifted by fresh, mediumplus acidity that keeps the wine lively and precise. Tannins are fine, soft, and lightly chalky, giving gentle structure without weight. The midpalate shows rose petal, subtle spice, forest floor, and a cool mineral thread, adding savoury depth beneath the vibrant fruit. The finish is long, clean, and quietly elegant, leaving