05 June 2016

Akarua 2009 Reserve Pinot Noir

Variety: Pinot Noir
Region: Bannockburn, Central Otago
Vintage: 2009
Closure: Screwcap
Alcohol: 14.7%
Colour: garnet
Bouquet: Sour cherry, gravel and gun-shot
Flavour: The gun-shot and smoke from the nose are present in flavour, along with mulberry and sour cherry. There is a touch of lingering tannin. Overall, very gentle.
Points: 87.5 (4+7+11.5+7+8+50)
Notes: Initially, the flavour through me as it was less fruit than I expected from the nose. However, I was won ever with this wine's gentle elegance and integration

 

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