Lake Chalice The Raptor

Pinot Noir

The aroma is like a bike ride down a small laneway, lined with shops that burst with indulgent smells. In a single breath, you take it all in. The fruit seller with dark berries out front, the chocolatier, the aroma from the little cafe and at the lane end, the florist’s wildflowers and violets. Now, cycle around again. It’s time to taste. Rest your bike against the wall. From the fruit shop, pinch some ripe raspberries. Don’t worry, they didn’t see you. Stay a moment at the café, while the good looking barista serves you a slice of dark plum tart with a coffee. Delicious. As you stroll back to your bike, through an open door, you see someone carving a delicate wooden chair. You can taste the savoury French oak in the air. Not your everyday bike ride

Region

Marlborough.

Style

Full bodied elegant style.

Vineyard

Sourced from the Eyrie vineyard, within the Southern Valleys in Marlborough.

Winemaker

Chloe Gabrielsen

Vinification

Controlled warm fermentation and aged on light lees in seasoned french oak for eight months.

Appearance

Deep Garnet

Bouquet

An aromatic wine with dark berry and crushed thyme.

Palate

Perfumed palate showing olive leaf, fresh ripe blueberries. This wine has a rich mid palate structure showing milk chocolate like texture leads to a long toasted finish

Cellaring

Enjoy now or if you are a patient appreciator of wine, you can cellar for 5+ years.

Vegan

Vegetatian Friendly

Packaging

6 x 750mL bottles, screw cap closure

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