Charteris Doctor’s Flat Vineyard Pinot Noir Central Otago 2016 2003 Part of is the wines

Part of is the wines themselves

soft white cheeses

savoury warm brioche and a refreshing dart of preserved lemon acidity

Red berries and soft tannin balance on a palate ideal for a variety of occasions: barbeque

The supercool squat bottles give you a clear signal that there is something special going on here and this opulent Aussie red ticks every other box

Charteris Doctor’s Flat Vineyard Pinot Noir Central Otago 2016 2003 Part of is the winesPinot Noir fermented with 40% and aged in 30% new French oak barriques. This wine has dark cherry and a layer of brown spice with subtle leafy herbs filling the aroma, and has had a little bit longer in the cellar thanks to Covid, and the reward is a depth and complexity that can only come with time. The primary fruit lift is only enhanced by the subtle whole bunch spice. There is a youthful vein of acidity which carries the flavour and tannin texture