94 Wine & Spirits

"Nick Mills has tuned his vines to the cool elevations of Wanaka, working through natural viticulture and winemaking to produce this explosively schisty pinot noir, a Central Otago classic. The wine's earthy power is checked by layers of red fruit and scents of rhubarb and rose, sustaining a remarkable balance of sweet fruit and racy acidity. The flavors last, encouraged by long exposure to air, promising years of development ahead."