Akitu A1 Pinot Noir 2015

Tasting Notes

Full, dark, deep ruby-red colour with slight purple hues, lighter on edge. This has a full and voluminous nose with ethereal aromas of ripe black berried fruit, black and violet floral perfumes, along with earthy and mineral elements, all harmoniously entwined with savoury, stalky whole bunch complexities. The aromatics are refined in expression, and unfold to reveal a concentrated heart. Medium-full bodied, the fruit is sweet and succulently ripe, with a tight core of black cherry and berry fruits integrated with liquorice elements, whole bunch stalk notes and ethereal violet florals. Very fine-grained tannins provide an elegantly proportioned structure and grip, and the mouthfeel is enlivened by fresh, lacy acidity. Subtle and complex nuances of earth and minerals emerge to add detail and the wine leads to a long, succulently sweet, lingering finish. This is an elegant, tight and refined, black fruited Pinot Noir with richness, fine textures and whole bunch complexities. - Raymond Chan