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2017 Akarua Pinot Noir Rua
Pinot Noir
- New Zealand
- South Island
- Otago
- Central Otago
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Community Tasting Notes 9
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Papies wrote: 89 points
January 20, 2022 - By the glass at the BA Lounge, LHR. Freshly opened
It’s been a good 4 years since we had this at the same environment and this has improved a lot from the 85 we have it back then. Egg on our face as this is now very pretty , soft and well mannered and albeit still a very much new world rich Pinot , it also has a charm and an elegance. Much much better 891 person found this helpful Comment -
Bjorn1510 Likes this wine: 86 points
March 12, 2021 - Changed my mind. Maybe because of decantining this time? i like the style of a more powerfull Pn. This is my main stream of taste. Still I concider the price a little too high
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NiklasW wrote: 86 points
December 5, 2020 - Decanted for 30 minutes. This is rather fruity with a bit of gunpowder on the nose. Big for a Pinot Noir on the palate, with a touch of vanilla. A bit strong on the oak I'd say. Nice enough.
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Jason Wu wrote: 90 points
November 21, 2020 - Appearance: pale ruby.
Nose: medium plus intensity; aromas of pomegranate, red cherry, dried dates, rhubarb. It’s developing.
Palate: dry, medium plus acidity, medium plus tannins, high alcohol, medium plus body, medium plus flavour intensity. The finish is medium.
Overall, it’s a very good wine. Drink now, not suitable for further ageing.
Good fruit intensity with decent length. Very high QPR! -
Bjorn1510 Likes this wine: 84 points
July 25, 2020 - A full body Pn. Balanced med body with an integrated acid finish. Somewhat raw and unpolished in the midpalete. Not the silky style that you would expect from a Pn. Not worth the money
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2017
- Type Red
- Producer Akarua
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation Rua
- Vineyard n/a
- Country New Zealand
- Region South Island
- SubRegion Otago
- Appellation Central Otago
- UPC Code 6421841300564
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 51 (29%)
- Consumed 122 (71%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryNew Zealand
- RegionSouth Island
- SubRegionOtago
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