Aravin Central Otago 2015 Pinot Rosé and 2012 Pinot Noir

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• Aravin Central Otago Pinot Rosé 2015
  Rose from New Zealand - Otago

  Review Date : 28-Sep-2015

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Bright, light, candyfloss pink with light purple hues, very pale edged. This is very fresh on the nose with light, pure, red cherry fruit aromas lifted by pink florals, interwoven with piquant, mouthwatering herbal elements. Dryish to taste and light-medium bodied, fresh, tightly bound flavours of red cherries, cranberries and red florals feature on the palate. Subtle herbal notes emerge and combine with thirst-quenching lacy acidity to provide a refreshing and lively mouthfeel. The palate is underlines by very fine, dry textures that carry the wine to a light, dry finish with cherry and floral nuances. This is a light, refreshing off-dry rosé with pure cherry and floral fruit, and subtle herb notes and a fine textured palate. Serve as an aperitif and with canapes over the next 2 years. A blend of clones 667 and Abel, picked early and given 36 hours skin contact, cool-fermented to 12.0% alc. and 9 g/L RS, the wine aged 3 months on lees. 16.5+/20 Oct 2015 RRP $20.00
• Aravin Central Otago Pinot Noir 2012
  Pinot Noir from New Zealand - Otago

  Review Date : 28-Sep-2015

  ☆☆☆☆☆

  Even, dark ruby-red colour with a lighter edge. The bouquet is fresh and firm with bright and vibrant black cherry and dark red berry fruits lifted by violet florals and complexed by nuances of thyme herbs, spices and liquorice. The aromatics are finely concentrated and harmoniously presented. Medium-full bodied and elegantly concentrated, the palate features a deep core of black cherry and dark red berry fruits in an amalgam with lifted florals, liquorice, spices and thyme herbs. The fruit is gently sweet and has good vitality, the freshness enhanced by fine acidity. The fruit is supported by fine-grained tannins lending a firm line and positive structure that carries to a sustained finish of spiced cherries and liquorice. This is an elegantly concentrated Pinot Noir with firm black fruits and a fine structured palate line. Match with lamb, beef and venison over the next 5-6 years. A blend of clones 667, 777 and 5, destemmed and fermented to 13.7% alc., the wine spending 21 days on skins, and aged 10 months in 50% each 1 y.o. and 2 y.o. French oak barrels. 18.0+/20 Sep 2015 RRP $31.00