Ara, Single Estate Pinot Noir, Marlborough

Citrus grapefruit

Medium deep purple red, looks very youthful. Cherry, raspberry, burnt toast aromas with savoury flavours on the palate. Reasonably aromatic, rich pinot with very soft tannins and short finish.

medium ruby. not very strong aromas, sour cherries. stewed plum in mouth, mild and moderate flavour. fresh acidity, silky tannins. medium dry finish. quite similar to their higher tier 'Select Blocks', but lighter and more 'Marlborough' style, lacks depth. New World Gold, Alc 13.5 TA 6.2 Ap: 5/5; Ar: 10/15; Palate: 14/20; Overall: 3+2/10 TOTAL: 84/100

Sour black cherries with some bitter lime pith but also black plums