2016 Akitu 'A2' Pinot Noir

Air New Zealand Wine Awards | October 2017 | Gold
Raymond Chan Review | December 2017 - 18 / 20 points - 4 Star

2016 Akitu ‘A2’ Pinot Noir
Blending and Tasting Notes

Clones: 32% UCD 5, 26% 115, 18% 777, 15% 667, 9% Abel
Treatment: 27% whole bunch, balance whole berry, 12% new French oak
Volume: 9,315 litres – 1,035 12b cases
Technical: Alcohol 14.3%, TA 5.2g/l, pH 3.60
Harvest Dates: 22nd April – 26th thru 28th April 2016
Bottling Date: 6th April 2017

Moderate garnet with a mauve edge.

Medium intensity plum fruit with subtle cinnamon spice lift defines the nose. The concentration of the primary fruit aromatics builds giving dimension. There is a background nuance of licorice and lavender florals, which elegantly fold into a gentle gamey bouquet.

Generous and succulent with a supple tannin texture, the palate has a silky flow with juicy acidity giving impressive length and persistence. Brightness and approachability are the driving force of this wine, however a hint of complexity we have come to expect from this vineyard adds a layer of real and intriguing character to the fruit depth.

 It’s drinking pretty bloody well right now but it won’t disappoint with a few years stashed away. Cellar for 3 to 6 years.

Food – Order heaps of Pot Stickers, Dumpling and Siu Mai with pork as the common ingredient. That’ll leave them happy.

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RRP NZ$39.90. This 12 bottle case with free delivery within New Zealand is .....

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