The Boneline Plesiosaur North Canterbury Pinot Noir 2023

The Boneline Plesiosaur North Canterbury Pinot Noir is a characterful Waipara Pinot Noir with generous dark fruit, savoury complexity and plenty of structure. Aromas of ripe raspberry, black cherry and wild bramble mingle with hints of liquorice, earthy spice and gently smoky oak. The palate is medium-bodied but confidently textured, with concentrated berry flavours, a distinctive stony mineral character and firm, drying tannins that provide depth and grip. There's a slightly rustic charm to this wine, balanced by freshness and a lingering, savoury finish. Enjoy it alongside roast lamb, duck, venison or mushroom dishes, or give it a few years in the cellar to develop further complexity.

What the winery says:

The Boneline is a family-owned producer in North Canterbury's Waipara Valley, where the first vines were planted in 1989. The Plesiosaur range offers an approachable introduction to the winery's distinctive regional style, with its name reflecting the prehistoric fossils found around the Waipara River. The 2023 Pinot Noir combines vibrant cherry and raspberry fruit with subtle floral notes, spice and earthy complexity. Fine acidity and persistent tannins bring focus to the palate, while a mineral undertone reflects the character of its North Canterbury origins.