Kumeu River, Rays Road Pinot Noir Size:12x750ml This is a Latricières of

This is a Latricières of lace and grace yet the supporting tannins are fine but dense and should have no trouble seeing this through an extended aging curve

Here too there are residual fermentation and wood-based aromas dominating the fruit

This merits another couple of years in bottle

brioche and ripe plum

A restrained

Kumeu River, Rays Road Pinot Noir Size:12x750ml This is a Latricières ofLimestone hillside at 180 m elevation, with a northerly aspect Kumeu River's new vineyard. Dry farmed. It was planted by the previous owners in 2008 with a variety of clones. Pale garnet with a transparent rim. Good freshness. An attractive green fern like quality and real finesse and balance. Plus some length. More energy and delicacy than the Hunting Hill 2019 Pinot. Racy, fairly light bodied Pinot.