Wairau River Pinot Noir 2016 (Marlborough)

This smartly priced charmer from a pioneering winery that is treading a bold, individualistic path, impressed John Belsham: “A well-defined bright expression with focus through to the finish.” It’s a spicy, tight style, with red and dark fruit flavours, lean texture and a lingering finish. It would be the perfect partner for duck and home-made hoisin sauce.

• Pinot Noir - Red wine
• Marlborough - New Zealand
• NZ $25
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• Cellar: 3 year(s)
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• View the full NZ Pinot Noir 2018 tasting results