The standout this year is the 2017 Block 5 Pinot Noir, which takes rose petals and black tea, adds sexy notions of dried spices and puts those all against a backdrop of ripe black cherries and cola. It's medium to full-bodied, with a rich, silky mouthfeel and plenty of length on the finish.

Fresh wild strawberry and red licorice notes are smooth and bright, with accents of matcha green tea, thyme and lavender. Harmonious and expressive on the long finish, where a hint of orange zest pops up. Drink now through 2028. 438 cases made, 13 cases imported.??–MW??Region: New Zealand / Central Otago Select to Add