20. Juin. 2017
New Zealand winery "Clos Henri"
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.
