The block was planted in '87 adjacent to the winery. Purple-crimson hue; there is no mention of whole bunches or stems on the label, but there is discussion of the robust nature of this pinot and layers of fine tannins. It's got more power to the fruit than you might realise. Like all the Pipers Brook '17 Pinots, these are wines for the long game.

Block A10 pinot smells intensely of cherry and plum, spice and bitter chocolate. The richly flavoured palate is concentrated in flavour and tightly structured with ripe tannins and mouth-watering acidity. Needs time. Cellar 10 years plus.