The vintage expresses beautiful balance of ripe fruit and grape tannins, which are easy to enjoy in its youthful stage, although the complexity is increasing day by day. The new wood maturation, giving a spicy lift to the fruit, very typical of Haute Cabriere style where elegance is of the essence. Our Pinot Noir is not a new world wine, and does not get in-between you and what you are enjoying, food or company. The 1998 is wonderfully versatile to be enjoyed from fish right through to venison.