Akitu, A1 Pinot Noir, Central Otago 2019
Standard - 75cl
Stock location: United Kingdom
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- Vintage2019
- ColourRed
- ProducerAkitu
- CountryNew Zealand
- RegionCentral Otago
- Bottle SizeStandard - 75cl
- ABV13.5
- LWIN13728522019
- Avg. Critic Score3.8★★★★★★★★★★
Wine Critic Reviews
The 2019 Pinot Noir A1 is a scented and layered style, offering dark chocolate and dark cherry character with underlying fennel, rose petal and festive spices. This is a mid-weight, reflecting the cooler vintages in its tension and poise. Elegant and supple in the mouth with a corset of tension holding it in focus, the wine's structure builds toward the lengthy and fragrant conclusion. The tannins are very well handled, providing satisfying grip, and, in combination with the fresh acidity, this wine has the structural framework as well as the fruit concentration to evolve from its youthful, current self over the coming decade – maybe more. Who knows? This is only the eighth vintage of this cuvée, so predictions are educated guesswork.
- Drinking Window: 2023 - 2032
- Reviewer Name: Rebecca Gibb
- Review Date: April 2022
The 2019 Pinot Noir A1 leads with aromas of dried incense (primarily sandalwood), goji berry, cranberry and Szechuan peppercorns. In the mouth, the wine is lean and earthy, with black pudding, bay leaf, forest floor, leather and aniseed. It's got slightly more character than the A2 bottling tasted beside it, so perhaps it will live for a longer time. 13.5% alcohol, sealed under screw cap
- Drinking Window: 2024 - 2030
- Reviewer Name: Erin Larkin
- Review Date: February 2024