citrus bitterness
our Dunbabin Reserve Pinot Noir greets you with complex evolving earthiness
vanilla custard and clean mineral notes
Aroha is handcrafted with passion from unique parcels of Pinot Noir grown on the upper terrace of our Te Muna Road Vineyard in Martinborough
showing hints of dark cocoa
20 Orin Swift 8 Years in the Desert Zinfandel Chaffey Bros citrus bitternessThe palate is lush, bold, and densely fruited, opening with blackberry, black plum, and blueberry compote lifted by fresh, medium acidity that keeps the richness lively. Tannins are plush, smooth, and gently firm, giving a velvety, mouthcoating feel without heaviness. The midpalate shows dark chocolate, sweet spice, vanilla, fig, and warm earthymineral tones, adding depth beneath the saturated fruit. The finish is long, dark, and sweetspiced, leaving