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| Te Kairanga Runholder Pinot Noir 2012 |
Wine review
4 of 5 stars
A very good wine
Typically pale, ruby red colour of Pinot Noir is followed by
an elegant nose. Scents of sour, ripe, red fruit such as cranberries and red
cherries are surrounded by floral, mostly rose resembling aromas. Further, a
more developed layer of aromas emerges – notes of fallen autumn leaves, forest
floor and minerality bring finesse to this wine. The all over elegance of the
aroma profile communicates the adequately cool growing environment necessary
for Pinot Noir.
On the palate the structure is medium bodied and
concentrated. The refreshingly high acidity lifts the acid structure, while the
tannins remain pinotnoirishly low. This level of acidity is definitely
necessary to reach balance with the abundant fruit and the relatively high -
yet beautifully integrated - alcohol.
Aromatically, the floral notes, red cherries and minerality come to the
foreground on the palate. The medium plus length aftertaste of cherries,
savoury minerality, and a hint of oak leaves behind an overall pleasant
impression.
An aromatically elegant, very well balanced new world Pinot
Noir to the festive season. Whether you choice is turkey or ham (as is
traditional in Finland at Christmas dinner), this affordable, and still
elegant, fruity and acidic red with light tannin will make an excellent
pairing. Recommended.
Info in a nutshell
EUR 19.99 Alko wine and spirit shop, Finland
GBP 17.71 matthewclark.co.uk
AUD 33.99 danmurphys.com.au
Country and region: New Zealand, Martinborough
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
Alc vol: 14%
Producer: Te Kairanga Wines
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