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Akarua \u2018The Siren\u2019 Pinot Noir 2023 <\/h3>\nGrape Varietal:<\/strong> 100% Pinot Noir
\nGrowing Region:<\/strong> Bannockburn, Central Otago – New Zealand
\nDirector \/ Winemaker: <\/strong> Anne Escalle \n\t\t\t\t\"Gavin-Wine-Review-5-Star-24-Sml-01\"\n\tAkarua was first established in 1996, but since October 2022 has been under the new ownership and guidance of the Edmond de Rothschild Heritage Group (who are based in Bordeaux – France). They purchased 34.5 hectares of these pioneering vineyards in Central Otago. Most of the vines purchased are on Cairnmuir Road, with a reputation as the holy grail of Bannockburn. Nestled in the foothills of the mountains and amongst breathtaking scenery, the sites offer ideal conditions which are suited to producing quality Pinot Noir grapes.
\nAkarua has only recently released \u2018The Siren\u2019 Pinot Noir 2023, which is a special cuv\u00e9e in their collection of quality Central Otago wines. This Pinot Noir is chosen and crafted from premium hand-picked fruit, coming off their vines on Cairnmuir Road. This is a single site wine that goes through a meticulously barrel tasting process and blending to express the unique terroir from which it comes. Previous vintages of \u2018The Siren\u2019 Pinot Noir have been wines ideal for patient cellaring, not to say you can\u2019t open and share in its youth. But if you can, well worth ageing for 7-8 years and sometimes a little longer depending upon your palate.
\nThis 2023 cuv\u00e9e can stand proud and will add to the legacy of \u2018The Siren\u2019 label and previous cuv\u00e9e\u2019s that have been released. The final selection comes from only the 10 best barrels, with this 2023 vintage having spent 14 months in a mix of aged French oak, blended, unfined, followed by 9 months development in bottle before release. *(A total of 500 cases made). \n\u2605 <\/strong> On the inviting nose you have classic dark cherries, red plums, violets, lavender, dried herbs, subtle truffles and a note of tobacco. The palate has a generous varietal landing, showcasing those rich fleshy cherries and a homemade preserve nuance. This wine has a bold confidence and a dexterous complexity. This Central Otago Pinot Noir has an honest level of varietal acidity and fine grainy tannins, the diligent time in oak has given balanced structure and an articulate French vanilla detail. Already revealing a harmonious nature that will continue to develop and will not disappoint on the dismount for the most serious lovers of the \u2018Dark Art of Pinot\u2019. \nThis 2023 Akarua \u2018The Siren\u2019 Central Otago Pinot Noir has 13.5% Alc.\/vol. Classic dry style. If opened in the next 2-5 years, I would respectfully decant of around 35-45 minutes and serve in an appropriate wine glass at 16 – 17\u00b0C. \u2022 *NZ$110.00\n A generous \u2018Central Otago\u2019 Pinot Noir, with a dexterous complexity. <\/em>\n

<\/p>\n\nCELLARING POTENTIAL: *(Review 23\/2\/25)
\nWith mild decanting approachable this coming season: plus, will repay & age nicely for another 7-8 years.
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\nFOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS:
\n Perfect wine pairing with slow roast lamb, pork cutlets with a cherry sauce, duck breast, mildly seasoned thin-based pizza\u2019s, truffle & mushroom fettuccini, plus other earthy vegetarian cuisine and p\u00e2t\u00e9 on toast – enjoy<\/em>.\nAlways Share Responsibly<\/em>\n

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