"Fresh lacy acidity provides energy and vibrancy." Raymond Chan
"Juicy, fresh, crisp and dry; a lovely core of fruit, not too intense – all leading to a lengthy and charming finish." Cameron Douglas
Pairs beautifully with dishes that carry a touch of spice such as char siu pork or Peking duck.
Akarua 'Rua' Central Otago Pinot Noir 2016
Akarua 'Rua' Central Otago Pinot Noir 2016
Accolades
Awarded 93/100 Points
Cameron Doulas, Master Sommelier
Awarded 16.5/20 Points
Raymond Chan
Description
"Ripe, fresh, very fruity core with sweet raspberry and cherry, a hint of cola, rose and crushed rock, some new then seasoned oak suggestions. Juicy, fresh, crisp and dry; a lovely core of fruit, not too intense showing off vibrant red fruit, oak spice and texture – all leading to a lengthy and charming finish." Cameron Douglas
"Bright, even, ruby-red colour with youthful purple hues, lighter on the rim. The nose elegantly presented with fresh, bright primary dark-red cherry and raspberry fruit aromas, along with lifted red floral notes and subtle whole berry fermentation confectionary perfumes, unfolding a layer of thyme herbs. Medium-full bodied, the palate features bright, up-front, lively primary and aromatic fruit flavours of cherries and raspberries, with lifted florals and confectionary detail. The palate balances juicy fruit with fine, grainy tannin structure, with fresh lacy acidity providing energy and vibrancy. The wine carries to a long and sustained, slender finish of bright cherry and raspberry fruit. This is an up-front, vibrant, primary-fruited Pinot Noir with cherry and raspberry flavours on a balanced, dry, grainy-textured palate. Match with antipasto, poultry and pork over the next 3+ years. Central Otago fruit fully destemmed and fermented partially with indigenous yeasts to 14.0% alc. the wine aged 6 months in 10% new French oak" Raymond Chan, March 2017
An abundance of bright red fruits, and lifted floral aromas, with a touch of dried herb giving complexity.
This Central Otago Pinot Noir is generous with layers of sweet, ripe, red berries, subtle savoury characters and a touch of spice. Soft, supple tannins flow gently
across the palate. These are balanced by the wines acidity.
100% French oak barrique maturation for 6 months. 10% new with the balance in older wood.
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