Mount Difficulty Roaring Meg Central Otago Pinot Noir, 2022

This is a relatively inexpensive Central Otago Pinot Noir ($29.99NZ or about $20US). But it shows the potential of this high altitude, cool climate appellation on the south island of New Zealand.

Very deep and dark for a Pinot Noir. A big wine that matches up well with the lamb shanks on the table. Strawberries, boysenberries and spice. Ripe tannins on the mid-palate and good Pinot acidity on the finish. A very enjoyable wine but doesn't measure up to the North Canterbury Pinots tasted at Greystone Winery (see below) or Pegasus Bay.