2016 Thistle Ridge North Canterbury Pinot Noir

Deep dark red colour with black tinged edges and a dark red hue. Pronounced anise top notes intermix with black cherries and dark plum followed by toasty cedar, forest floor and spice notes. Rich spicy anise flavours dominate the palate but it lacks drive with some dark plum, toasty oak and forest floor elements also chiming in. Dryish finish with slightly grainy tannins and a modest aftertaste that has a scorched earth nuance to it.
Drink over the next 4-5 years.
Alc. 13.5%