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Akarua Pinot Noir 2012 Wine Review

Akarua Pinot Noir 2012

Akarua Pinot Noir 2012

Bannockburn, Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $37.95

Drink: 2014-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Akarua

Agent: Von Terra Enterprises Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 92/100

A gloriously vibrant New Zealand Pinot Noir that's medium-bodied and packed with flavour. A rich, silky Pinot bursting with ripe cherries and wild berries. Small kick of spice on the finish. Closed with a screwcap. Try it tonight with roast chicken, and invite me along please. Match this wine with lamb, duck, or turkey.

Pinot Noir food pairings: duck with mango, fried turkey, matzo ball soup, pepperoni pizza.

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This Akarua Pinot Noir 2012 was reviewed on November 22, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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Bannockburn Planted by Sir Clifford Skeggs in 1996, this vineyard is located in the Central Otago sub-region of Bannockburn. The 2012 vintage of this wine was matured for 10 months in French oak barrels, about a third of which was new. - Community Wine Reviews

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