2019 Boneline Waimanu Pinot Noir

94 Points Cameron Douglas MS
In stock
A superb expression of Waipara Pinot at its best. With some of the oldest vines in the valley, Boneline are making stunning advances. The Waimanu is the perfect expression of Waipara's strengths with gently ripe fruit and subtle spicy, umami themes in a complete varietal style. Defining the high-quality mark for Kiwi Pinot at this price, the Waimanu is highly recommended.
$50.99 in mixed 6+ or $56.99 per bottle

Grape

Pinot Noir

Its Origins

Boneline are a Waipara operation with a serious focus on terroir. Waipara’s lime-rich soils and nearly identical climate to Chablis allow Boneline to explore stylistic bridge points between the more restrained French and more brightly fruited characteristics of New Zealand terroir wines. The name Boneline itself invokes a network of ideas linking their wines and terroir to the primordial history of the site, directly referring to fossilised fish bones that have been found around the Waipara River - which also appear on their labels - and indirectly referring to the lime in the soil, itself a residue of fish calcium that forms the various bone-like substrata of many Waipara vineyards and makes the region such a special place for wine. Bringing to their work a broad range of human and marketing as well as winemaking talents, Boneline look set to define new possibilities for their exceptional place and its offerings.

What The Critics Say

94/100 Cameron Douglas MS

"Complex and detailed bouquet with aromas of wood spice and mineral, dark red berry fruits and fine toasty barrel spice of clove and vanilla. Dry, complex, textured and rather delicious on the palate with a fine tannin and core red fruit flavoured mouthfeel. Acidity carries flavours through the palate accentuating primary cherry and plum flavours then toasty spices from barrel. The mineral attributes are a constant throughout the tasting. Well made with excellent drinking on its own or with food. Best drinking from 2022 through 2030+."

93/100 Bob Campbell MW

"Concentrated wine with more flesh on its bones than the regular label. Sturdy, complex wine with dark berry/blueberry, cherry, cocoa powder, red-fleshed plum and spicy oak supported by fine, peppery tannins. Will mellow with bottle age 02 NOV 2022." Drink 2022 - 2030

Jo Burzynska (2014 vintage)

"For me the jewel in The Boneline's crown is the elegant Waimanu pinot noir. Its silken red cherry and cranberry fruit is infused with aromatic notes of sweet spices and florals, along with mineral and subtle savoury undertones, underpinned by bright acid and fine tannins."

Variety Pinot Noir
Region Waipara
Closure Cap
Volume 750ml
Alcohol 14.00%
Maturity 2022 - 2030

This Wine Goes Well With

with DUCK
with MILD CHEESE
with VENISON

Taste

3

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