[VINEXPO2017] NEW ZEALAND ~ Clos Henri~

20. Juin. 2017

New Zealand winery "Clos Henri"

1. Petit Clos Sauvignon Blanc (2016)

2. Clos Henri Sauvignon Blanc (2015)

(Terroir: Greywacke - River stones)

3. Petit Clos Pinot Noir (2016)

Grilled, Toasty, beautiful colour

4. Clos Henri Pinot Noir (2014) 

(Terroir: Wither/ Broadbridge clays)

Grilled, Spicies, Light body, Velvety tannins

25% new oak

According to their brochure:

1. Greywacke Terroir: From the old riverbed, free-draining soil composed of river stones.

While it gives viticultural challenges, the resulting wines are elegant with good freshness, mineral and smoky notes.

2. Wither Terroir: Yellow-grey with ochre(황토) colour mottles, indicating a rich iron content. This Terroir is located on the hill with planted slopes. The wines show great concentration and depth.

3. Broadbridge Terroir: Grey-brown clay, with also has residue from the Wither clay coming down from the hill. Wines produced from this soil are structured, opulent(=rich) and long.

+Addition: Australia

Torbreck (Barossa)

1. Syrah + Viognier 

2. Syrah 100% (Blue berry, cinnamon) 

In Australia, 2013 is the best vintage.