Bright, youthful aromas of black cherry, plum, redcurrant and blood orange, spiced with clove, cinnamon and vanilla. There’s also a smoky espresso note that follows through into the ripe, dense palate. The crisp acidity has a brightness which is offset with toasty wood. Tannin is gentle, fine and silken. More spice comes through, and there is a dance between sweet and savoury notes – soy, black olive and liquorice. Great elegance and balance – nothing that juts out or presents any problem to easy enjoyability. 91pts. At the RRP, it offers great buying as an entry to enjoying fine New Zealand Pinot.
Yealands Reserve Pinot Noir 2019
