Akarua 25 Steps Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019

Description

• Oaked
• Red currants
• Clove & cinnamon
• Textural tannins

"It's wonderfully ripe and perfumed on the nose showing dark cherry, mushroom, cedar, thyme and floral aromas. The palate displays excellent weight and plump mouthfeel, gorgeously complemented by layers of delectable flavours. Long and satisfying on the finish. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Mar 2021

"This is our second only bottling of Pinot Noir from this terraced vineyard and this year the interplay of tannins and acidity on the palate is a wonderful feature of the wine. We’re seeing the influence of a classic, cool and low yielding vintage plus the unique characters this site brings. Endlessly entertaining" Winemaker

Complex perfume of red currants, cranberries and wild raspberries, pronounced spice notes of clove and cinnamon with herbaceous top notes of wild thyme and sage. The palate is fluid and juicy with darker notes of mulberries and plums, lively acidity and textural chewy tannins. Long finish with laced with vanilla bean.

Characteristically unpredictable Central Otago growing conditions bookended by frost events. Overall, a cool, settled season with good rainfall resulting in long, gentle development of flavour and physiological ripeness. Budburst, flowering and fruit set all right on schedule this year for our cool climate region.

Food pairing: Delicious with a richly braised lamb or venison.