Akarua Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2020 – Central Otago New Zealand – Trophy Winner 2022

Region: Central Otago

Country: New Zealand

Medal: Trophy - Class 11 Pinot Noir; Red Wine of Show

"Complex and layered with good balance between the fruit weight and the acidity. Layered and long."
Toni Paterson MW | 96 Points

"Beguiling bouquet, dark cherry, stems and stalks, leafy overtones. Plush and bright with a supple expansive palate underpinned by fine slightly chalky tannins. Excellent length and persistence."
Andrea Pritzker MW | 98 Points

"Dark cherry, vanilla, negroni aromas. Reference style with lovely sweet red and black cherry fruits, some strawberry negroni notes, underlying vanilla oak. Wonderful viscosity and tannin line."
Andrew Caillard MW | 98 Points

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Andrew Caillard MW