Kumeu River, Rays Road Pinot Noir Size:12x750ml touches of vanilla pod and

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

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

Here too there are residual fermentation and wood-based aromas dominating the fruit

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

as well as fine power

Kumeu River, Rays Road Pinot Noir Size:12x750ml touches of vanilla pod andLimestone 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.