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Aroha Pinot Noir, Craggy Range 2016

RegionNew Zealand
Subregion New Zealand > Martinborough
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyPinot Noir

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Tasting Notes

Now made with 50% whole cluster, the 2016 is juicy and ripe on the nose, with a mixture of red and black fruits and exotic nutmeg and clove. The palate is plush, round and polished, with pure black cherry, and dark hedgerow fruits. This is glossy and very pure, with silky and refined tannins. There are notes of spicy, toasty oak on a long finish that is redolent yet cut with bright acidity.

93
Farr Vintners, Farr Tasting, October 2018

Rich, concentrated, mouth-filling pinot noir in a ripe style with dark-fleshed plum, dark berry, spicy oak, liquorice, a hint of violet and subtle Christmas cake and dried fruit characters. A seductively-textured, almost sumptuous wine.

96
Bob Campbell MW, bobcampbell.nz, January 2018
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