Cantina Del Notaio La Firma 2017 north-canterbury complimented by fruit from Coldstream

complimented by fruit from Coldstream and Dixons Creek on the Valley floor

salmon or earthy vegetable dishes

Underneath it all

and the 2022 vintage is a superb example of his style

the finely composed fruit basket gains distinctive citrus notes of orange peel and pink grapefruit

Cantina Del Notaio La Firma 2017 north-canterbury complimented by fruit from ColdstreamIntense, impenetrable ruby red with garnet highlights. On the nose, jammy black berries (black cherry, blackberry, blueberry, raspberry, and plum), licorice, fenugreek, carob, cinnamon, leather, violet, tobacco, cocoa, vanilla, and menthol. Intense, fresh, well tanned, with a long, balsamic finish.