2021 Boneline Waimanu Pinot Noir
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
95/100 Outstanding Cameron Douglas MS
"Great colour, great bouquet, attractive and enticing scents of site first then purple cherry flesh and black currant, there’s a silty fine soil quality then scents of barrel spices and wood smoke adding complexity and depth. Dry, intense, textured and varietal on the palate, a wine that reflects its site and winemaking with textures and flavours of plums and cherry flesh, dried herb and a fine flinty leesy complexity. Tannins and acidity are in abundance and this accentuates the dried herb layer - though I expect this will settle as the wine develops in bottle. A lengthy finish, new, well made and ready drink from 2029 through 2039+."
93/100 Stephen Wong Mw
"A deceptively long and elegant pinot, the initially soft, berry flavours with sweet herb race across the palate, carried by the vibrant acidity. Finely chalky tannins make an appearance on the back-palate before the delicately sweet flavours of strawberry and cream take up residence with impressive persistence. A hint of savoury, herby complexity develops on the finish, adding to the appeal of this flowingly pretty and poised wine 29 Jan 2025." Drink 2025 - 2035
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 | 13.70% |
| Maturity | 2025 - 2039+ |
This Wine Goes Well With
Taste
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