The grapes are whole-bunch pressed and fermented in a mixture of barriques and foudre
citrus zest and roasted hazelnuts are underpinned by a fine creamy texture and flinty bottle complexity
A more savoury fruit core reveals itself gently at mid-palate
And the personality of place
Sauvignon Blanc in Marlborough is grown on well-draining alluvial gravels
Bubb + Pooley Pinot Noir Vasse Felix The grapes are whole-bunch pressedGee, this is a good Pinot Noir. Plenty of juicy cherry, a jasmine, rose oil and almost apricot perfume, a bit of spice and something a little earthy. Its the feel of it, though, that really gets me in. Its bright, but concentrated, with tight stony tannin, a cool minerally aspect to its pure feeling acidity, with a very long finish that pops with cherry, ripe raspberry, almond meal, and quite some fragrance. I love it. Its touch and go for 96 points.