Rapaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir 2021, Central Otago

A complex and appealing wine with flavours of dark berries and barrel spices, clove and vanilla, dark plum, a touch of coffee bean and toasty-wood smoke qualities. A firm texture touches the palate first with a mix of wood tannins then fruit. A decent acid line also secures the flavours in place spreading them across the palate evenly. Firm and dry with a core of fruit, some smoky wood detail and youthful energy. I am curious to see how this wine develops over the next 1-2 years, suggesting best drinking form 2025 through 2031+.

92 Points

Excellent

RRP from $21.99