Tiki Estate Pinot Noir 2019, Waipara, North Canterbury

Bright and youthful appearance with hues of ruby and purple. Aromas are also bright and youthful with sweet plum and dried raspberry, red cherry then - aromas transitions into soft spice and toasty barrel layers. On the palate - varietal, dry, firm and youthful with tension from the tannins and acidity then contrasting core of red berry and oak spice flavours. A dried herb, mild savoury note and mineral moments add complexity and length. Well made, but quite youthful - so no hurry to drink til 2021 - though excellent with food before then. Best drinking early 2021 through 2025.

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