Kumeu River, Rays Road Pinot Noir Size:12x750ml brioche and ripe plum

brioche and ripe plum

This is a Latricières of lace and grace yet the supporting tannins are fine but dense and should have no trouble seeing this through an extended aging curve

There is more volume to the sleekly muscular medium weight flavors that are at once refined yet powerful while delivering slightly better depth and length

Here too there are residual fermentation and wood-based aromas dominating the fruit

where the wine also aged for 14 months

Kumeu River, Rays Road Pinot Noir Size:12x750ml brioche and ripe plumLimestone hillside at 180 m elevation, with a northerly aspect Kumeu River's new vineyard. Dry farmed. It was planted by the previous owners in 2008 with a variety of clones. Pale garnet with a transparent rim. Good freshness. An attractive green fern like quality and real finesse and balance. Plus some length. More energy and delicacy than the Hunting Hill 2019 Pinot. Racy, fairly light bodied Pinot.