Main Divide North Canterbury Pinot Noir, 2021

Like the Waipara Hills Pinot (below), Main Divide comes from a cool climate on the mountainous south island of New Zealand. Side by side on the table, I like both but had a slight preference for this wine.

Medium deep ruby. Slightly funky aromas but more intense at this stage than the Waipara Hills. Cherries, red plums, black tea and oak.Good tannin/acid balance. Some unexpected complexity on the finish.