2018 Akitu A1 Central Otago Pinot Noir

“Considering the heat of this vintage, this has turned out really well. This is taut and aromatic with fresh, vivid cherry and raspberry fruit. The palate has a lovely energy, showing bright, elegant red and black cherry fruit with a silky texture: there’s some finesse and a fine herbal quality sitting under the fruit. There’s a lovely fruit quality here, but it blends so beautifully with the more savoury, structural elements. Very fine.”

“Fresh, youthful and fruit centric bouquet with aromas of fresh raspberry and dark cherry, sweet oak and spice to match a toasty barrel scent. Youthful and quietly complex. Tense, youthful and dry on the palate, with a firm and youthful texture, chalky tannins and ripe, almost sweet acid line. Flavours of fruits and spice reflect the nose. Well made and ready to enjoy from today and through 2028.”

"Outer quote mark Seductively complex and inviting, the bouquet shows dark berry, smoked game, truffle, anise and almond notes, followed by a wonderfully weighted palate delivering fine texture and spicy nuances. It’s flavoursome and generous, while remaining refined and persistent with an elegant velvety finish." Drink 2021 to 2027