Kiritea 2012 Pinot Noir champagne vertus Huon Hooke & Nick Hildebrandt

Huon Hooke & Nick Hildebrandt chose 43 'top drops' from more than 70 wines

floral scents of rose become evident

buttery with salted caramel

Really pretty and bouncy perfume of spicy David australiain roses blended with blackcurrant jelly and sweet dark cherries

Kiritea 2012 Pinot Noir champagne vertus Huon Hooke & Nick HildebrandtMartinborough vineyard Te Hera was planted in 1996 to mostly pinot noir and a little riesling. It is located in Te Muna Road, considered by many, including Craggy Range, to be one of the best locations in Martinborough for growing pinot grapes. A shallow layer of topsoil over alluvial gravels and Martinborough's high winds, low rainfall, 'killer' spring frosts and long dry autumns combine to create naturally low yields. This is music to the ears of