Description

• Alcohol %: 13.5%
• Decant Time: 45 minutes
• Taste: red cherry, sappy, chalky tannins, bright acidity, succulent, detailed fresh finish, subtle earth/mineral, silky texture
• Food Matching: Roast duck, Game birds (pheasant, quail), Grain-fed beef fillet, Eel donburi / richer Japanese dishes, Savoury Asian spice dishes (Sichuan-style, fermented sauces), Mushroom risotto or earthy vegetarian mains
• Grape Variety: Pinot Noir : 100%,

Tasting note

來自懷塔基（Waitaki）涼爽產區的單一園款，2018 年呈現清爽而集中的風格。初聞是鮮明的紅果香，帶點樹脂感與草本氣息；入口則以細緻、幾乎帶粉狀的單寧和清爽酸度為骨架，口感多汁、層次分明。瓦利酒莊以小批次採收、溫和發酵保留果香與風土，入桶陳年以低調法國橡木為主，目的是加強結構而不蓋掉果味。這瓶酒醒約45分鐘會更開放，配烤鴨、野味或風味濃郁的亞洲料理都很合適。酒體雖不厚重，但線條優雅、餘韻細長。

A cool-climate expression from Waitaki Valley, this 2018 bottling offers focused, taut energy and bright red-fruit aromas. On the nose: fresh red cherries and sappy, energetic notes. The palate is compact and detailed, with almost chalky yet finely grained tannins, lively acidity and a succulent, lingering finish. Produced by Valli from a single-site vineyard in Waitaki, fruit is handled in small lots to preserve clarity and site character. Careful whole-bunch inclusion and gentle extraction retain perfume and texture; maturation in seasoned French oak adds subtle structure without overwhelming the fruit. Drink now with medium decanting or cellar through the 2020s for further integration.

Winery

瓦利酒莊（Valli Wines）位於懷塔基谷，走小量、講究風土的路線。農務細心、以人工採收與分區釀造為主，釀酒時盡量保留果香與細緻口感，桶陳輕柔控制，讓產地個性能夠被呈現出來。

Valli Wines is a small, site-driven producer in the Waitaki Valley focused on crafting cool-climate, terroir-expressive wines. They work in small batches, prioritizing gentle handling in the vineyard and cellar to showcase vineyard nuance and purity of fruit.