Providore P-Series White Label Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019

Providore P-Series White Label Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019Subtle oak Dark berries Almond & spice Fine tannins "Immensely complex and inviting, the wine shows dark berry, smoked game, almond and fragrant spice aromas with a gorgeous floral overtone. It's concentrated and refined on the palate, delivering excellent fruit purity combined with seductive savoury nuances, brilliantly framed by fine grainy tannins. At its best: 2022 to 2032" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2020 "Fresh, high energy wine with floral violet,

• Subtle oak
• Dark berries
• Almond & spice
• Fine tannins

"Immensely complex and inviting, the wine shows dark berry, smoked game, almond and fragrant spice aromas with a gorgeous floral overtone. It's concentrated and refined on the palate, delivering excellent fruit purity combined with seductive savoury nuances, brilliantly framed by fine grainy tannins. At its best: 2022 to 2032" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2020

"Fresh, high-energy wine with floral/violet, red cherry/berry, fresh herb and spicy oak flavours with a backbone of fine, ripe tannins interwoven with gentle acidity. Supple Pinot Noir that is accessible now but no rush" Bob Campbell, Master of Wine, Real Review, Sep 2022

Fragrant and juicy red summer berries leap from the glass on first inspection. This theme continues in the glass with crisp, concentrated red berries and an ethereal texture. Minerality and concentration drive the bright fruit through to a long and balanced finish. The wine closes with purity and energy that slowly reveals the subtle oak and restrained tannin.

The goal when creating the P Series was to showcase the influence of winemaking philosophy on Pinot Noir from Central Otago. The techniques applied in the making of this wine have been based on my time winemaking in Chambolle Musigny, Burgundy. The ethos behind this style is to ensure the wine is as true a representation of the vineyard and season as possible. Pinot Noir made using these techniques tend more towards fruit purity and freshness. They are less obvious and more about subtly and finesse. To achieve this the winemaking must be very delicate, only intervening when absolutely necessity, giving the wine a chance to speak and to be heard.

2019 started off well with above average rainfall and temperatures but turned very nasty during mid November when we had six inches of snow on the ground. We escaped any frost damage but did lose some vine shoots due to snow loading. The weather picked up for a warm and dry summer with really good heat. Autumn was cool with the return of now unwelcome rain. The fruit and vines were in very good condition and stood up well the late rain. The fruit came into the winery in excellent condition.

Sourcing fruit from three different sub regions allows us to find the best attributes of each area. This wines final composition included parcels of fruit from the Gibbston Valley and Alexandra. Alexandra is famous for its intense summer heat while Gibbston Valley is the coldest of the grape growing regions in Central Otago. This cooler influence leads to wines with brighter red fruits and more acidity. This acidity forms the bases for the mouth watering freshness and minerality in this Pinot Noir. The Alexandra heat adds balance to these cooler elements and ensures the bright fruits do not descend into greenness and underripe characters.

Food Pairing: Mild Cheeses, Seared Tuna especially with Asian accents, rack of lamb with a herb crust.