Akarua

Rua Central Otago Pinot Noir

8.8118 ratings
8.86 pro ratings
Central Otago, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Douglas Renall

Approachable and smooth drinking

Approachable and smooth drinking

Nov 18th, 2017
Martin Bergo

Medium-ruby clear color; bright cherries and raspberries, sweet floral notes, minerals, and some unusual forest-meaty whiffs on the nose; on the palate it is fruity with high acids and soft tannins, and with a spicy savouriness toward the end. A nicely balanced and interesting Central Otago PN.

Medium-ruby clear color; bright cherries and raspberries, sweet floral notes, minerals, and some unusual forest-meaty whiffs on the nose; on the palate it is fruity with high acids and soft tannins, and with a spicy savouriness toward the end. A nicely balanced and interesting Central Otago PN.

1 person found it helpfulMay 28th, 2018
Danielle Leggett

Very light before dinner. In lieu of white. Fruity but not sweet

Very light before dinner. In lieu of white. Fruity but not sweet

1 person found it helpfulJul 17th, 2015
Dunno

Not very balanced, a lot of fruit but not much else. Easy to drink, lacks complexity.

Not very balanced, a lot of fruit but not much else. Easy to drink, lacks complexity.

1 person found it helpfulJul 1st, 2015
Brad Mate

This is a nice juicy Pinot, with sweet and sour cherries and cola flavour. It's tangy on the palate, like a fresh fruit juice. Perhaps a bit pricy but then again it from CO - the ends of the earth, so I'll pay my respect.

This is a nice juicy Pinot, with sweet and sour cherries and cola flavour. It's tangy on the palate, like a fresh fruit juice. Perhaps a bit pricy but then again it from CO - the ends of the earth, so I'll pay my respect.

Feb 10th, 2017
Kyle Doucet-Walter

Not bad. Nice red fruit, nice acidity.

Not bad. Nice red fruit, nice acidity.

Oct 24th, 2014
Joanna Green

Good balance, great Pinot.

Good balance, great Pinot.

Dec 23rd, 2023
Charles Houssa

In Mount Maunganui. Went well with NZ lamb rump!!!

In Mount Maunganui. Went well with NZ lamb rump!!!

Aug 2nd, 2023
Sawyer Donovan

Roasted spices on the back of the mouth, peppers and earthy.

Roasted spices on the back of the mouth, peppers and earthy.

Apr 1st, 2023
Keith Crump

Bright

Bright

Jun 18th, 2021