Akitu – A1 – Pinot Noir 2014 – Central Otago

The nose is aromatic, relatively powerful and relatively intense. It reveals notes of sour cherry, cassis and slight notes of plum associated with slight touches of warm strawberry, spices (a slight note of cardamom, a hint of Sichuan pepper …) and a mineral touch. The palate is fruity, relatively gourmand, mineral, well-balanced and relatively elegant. On the palate this wine expresses notes of cherry, plum and slight notes of blackberry associated with slight notes of cassis juice, red berries as well as slight touches of spices (cardamom, a hint of zan, slight touches of tobacco), a discreet woody touch and discreet earthy notes. Tannins are well-built. Good length.