Medium ruby-purple in color, the 2011 Block B Pinot Noir is made from Dijon clones 777, 115 and 667. On the nose, it offers black raspberries, anise, some violets, plums and oolong tea. Medium-bodied, it has a great core of rich fruit flavor framed by medium levels of grainy tannins and a long, layered finish. Drink it now to 2021+. German born and recent immigrants to New Zealand, Kai Schubert and wife Deimling both studied at Geisenheim University in Germany before traveling the world in search of a place to produce great Pinot Noir. Having worked in Australia, California, Oregon and around Europe, they finally settled on a small but beautiful corner of Martinborough in1998. The two of them are now more local than most of the locals and great proponents for the region. Their Single Block Pinots are amongst the finest in New Zealand, exhibiting more of a restrained, structured style that makes them approachable in youth, but thry really blossom with a few years’ aging. Imported by Singular Selections, Martin Tiersky, Chicago, IL; tel. (847) 864-1612