Akarua Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024
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Dark cherry, plum and blackberry are layered with florals, thyme, mushroom and chocolate in this Central Otago Pinot Noir. Medium-bodied but concentrated, it has silky fine tannins and a long mineral finish. Try it when you want generous fruit with savoury depth.
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Silky generosity, concentrated fruit and savoury complexity favour Broad palates. PalateKey groups wines by how they feel, helping you find styles you enjoy. Your own taste comes first.
This suits you if you enjoy silky Pinot Noir with generous fruit and earthy, savoury detail.
It may not suit you if you prefer simple, purely fruity reds without herbal or earthy notes.
Tasting Notes
- Region CENTRAL OTAGO
- Style PINOT NOIR
Tasting Notes
- Region CENTRAL OTAGO
- Style PINOT NOIR
How this wine feels
The fruit is generous and the texture velvety, with fine tannins giving gentle shape. Herbs, mushroom and chocolate add a savoury layer through the finish. It has concentration without the heavy feel of a very powerful red.
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Behind the bottle
Akarua Pinot Noir from Central Otago.
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