2-bottle Freedom Pinot Noir 2011: The Desert Heart Freedom Pinot Noir 2011 wine was aged for 12 months in 33% new French oak barrels, followed by another 6 months in seasoned oak and exhibits intense aromas of mysterious spices, cocoa, tobacco with black cherries, red berry fruits and spicy savoury herb components. A multidimensional yet approachable wine is opulent on the palate featuring rich and lusciously ripe, juicy black berried fruits plum, liquorice and spices on the palate, a well balanced refreshing acidity with mineral undertones culminating in a long harmonious finish.
2-bottle Mackenzies Run Reserve Pinot Noir 2012: Pure Central Otago, the Desert Heart Mackenzie’s Run Pinot Noir displays attractive, aromas of rich dark fruit, cherries and plums, fruits of the forest with hints of spicy dried herbs and liquorice undertones. A complex wine layered and concentrated on the palate, supported by muscular tannins and acidity, with good balance and fruit continuity. A wine that has excellent structure and concentration that is rich and dense whilst showing great elegance and persistence on the finish.
2-bottle Desert Heart Mackenzies Run Reserve Pinot Noir 2013: Displays intense, delectable aromatics with raspberry, red cherry, fruits of the forest to the fore, supported by whispers of chocolate, spice, savoury herbs. An exquisitely, expressive wine, multidimensional and concentrated on the lush palate, sustained by silky, elegant, integrated tannins. The wine has an impressive, structure and focus that is both rich and dense whilst showing sophistication and great persistence on the finish.