Ashleigh Barrowman, High Priestess Red 2022 Australia Lil bit of phenolic grip

Lil bit of phenolic grip that has softened beautifully with time

would do well with some further time to snooze in the bottle

Jumps out the gates with great amounts of immediacy and fruit forward pleasure

A lesson in balance between what's pretty classic Alsatian richness and some spine-tingling acidity

a little hint of earth

Ashleigh Barrowman, High Priestess Red 2022 Australia Lil bit of phenolic gripPlace: Marlborough, New Zealand Grape: Pinot Noir Vibe: Pretty High toned red fruit up front, silky texture through the middle, and all umami spice at the back. This is one hell of a journey! A little clonal mix and daily siphoning to keep the cap wet (without heavy extraction) delivers a pitch perfect expression of Pinot. So pristine, packed with flavour but never overpowering. It just glides. This is something Id gladly drink all day without ever