Dicey The Inlet Pinot Noir 2021 from Bannockburn, Central Otago is a finely etched single‑site pinot, all precision and purity rather than sheer power. It typically shows red cherry, wild strawberry and cranberry with lifted florals, subtle spice and that signature Bannockburn herb and stone nuance. Tannins are fine and sinewy, carried by bright, cool‑climate acidity.

On the palate you can expect a medium‑bodied, silken feel with juicy red fruits, hints of thyme and savoury undergrowth, plus gentle oak in the background adding structure, not flavour clutter. Dicey The Inlet Pinot Noir 2021 is the more aerial, detailed side of Dicey – built to unfurl with time in bottle, but already beautifully perfumed and poised with a short decant.

At the table, pour The Inlet with duck confit, roast chicken, pork fillet, grilled salmon or mushroom‑based dishes. It’s also superb with charcuterie, semi‑hard cheeses and earthy vegetable plates like beetroot, lentils and roast root veg, where its freshness and fine tannin really shine.