Kumeu River, Rays Road Pinot Noir Size:12x750ml An extravagantly spicy and subtly

An extravagantly spicy and subtly perfumed nose is comprised by notes of various dark berries and exotic Asian-style tea

touches of vanilla pod and crème fraîche infusing the citrus fruit and later peach skin and clementine

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

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

This merits another couple of years in bottle

Kumeu River, Rays Road Pinot Noir Size:12x750ml An extravagantly spicy and subtlyLimestone 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.