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Akarua Central Otago NZ Pinot Noir 2009

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94/100 55

Terrific wine in a classic Central Otago “fruit bomb” style with masses of dark cherry, plum and chocolate flavours plus a seasoning of spice and nutty oak. An “easy to love” style with a drop dead silken texture and lingering fruity finish. I marginally prefer this to the more exalted (and more expensive) Reserve label although the latter might well look better in a couple of years. This is perhaps the best of a string of winning wines from a great Bannockburn vineyard.

Tasted: Jul 2010   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $40 (~USD $34)

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