Cuvee Aux Antipodes by Prophet’s Rock Pinot Noir 2019

A fragrant nose of dark cherries, blueberries, dried flowers and spices. Crushed stones and tea leaves, too. Medium-bodied with tightly knit tannins and bright acidity. So pure, mineral and focused with a very fine texture. Drink or hold. – 96 Points – James Suckling

The 2019 Pinot Noir Cuvée Aux Antipodes is ex-Comte Georges de Vogüé maker François Millet’s Kiwi venture in collaboration with Prophet’s Rock. It’s a dense, smooth and texturally refined Pinot Noir with floral and black cherry fruit. The powerful structure and muscular yet refined bendigo tannins are honed with a pared-back extraction regimen, but this remains a carefully controlled, naturally robust wine. Within its core, there is rich concentration of both substance and tannins, making this a wine for the long haul. Patience will be rewarded. – 97 Points – Vinous – Rebecca Gibb