Rapaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir 2017

Garnet in color with a nice soft red berry nose. On the mid palate the wine displays some nice vibrant strawberry and rustic notes. On the medium length finish the wine displays some nice smooth tannins and good acidity. A super food friendly Pinot. I would give it an -88. Price is creeping up there a but, but this is a lovely pinot …

From the LCBO web site (Check Stock):

750 mL bottle  |   VINTAGES#:  645184$24.95

Image for Rapaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir 2017 from LCBO

Fabulously ripe and instantly appealing, the bouquet shows black cherry, blueberry compote, floral and warm spice aromas, leading to a concentrated palate that is succulent and fleshy. The wine offers terrific fruit purity and intensity, wonderfully complemented by velvety texture and silky tannins. At its best: now to 2021. Score – 93. (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, June 2018)

PRODUCT DETAILS

Release Date:May 11, 2019Bottle Size:750 mL bottleAlcohol/Vol:13.3%Made In:Central Otago, New ZealandBy:Rapaura SpringsSugar Content:6 g/LSweetness Descriptor:XD – Extra DryStyle:Medium-bodied & FruityVarietal:Pinot Noir

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