Ataahua Pinot Noir 2018, Waipara, North Canterbury

Fragrant, pretty, light bright red fruit aromas of apple then cherry, rose and wild flowers, chalky soil then sweet oak. Quietly complex, enticing, soft and pretty. On the palate - tense, poised, youthful and classically charming like Pinot Noir should be. The perfume and delicate scents from the nose repeat on the palate - red apple, cherry and some wild red berries, fine chalky tannins, medium+ acidity, complex and dry. The oak is obvious, but not invasive, it is well placed and does not compete for attention. Lengthy finish and well made. Best drinking from today and through 2024+.

94 Points

Excellent