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TASTING NOTES
The wine is a clear bright ruby, garnet colour with aromas of bright red fruits underlain by spicy hints of leather and oak. Light to medium bodied palate shows red fruits with crisp well balanced acidity.
BACKGROUND
Tukipo River Estate Vineyard lies on Highway 50 on the stony terraces of the Tukipo River and overlooked by the Tukipo Terraces House. The first Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines were planted in 2001 by Bay and Shona de Lautour and the vineyard is now run by their daughter Kate and her husband Roland Norman. Roland, who is in charge of all winemaking and vineyard operations.
FOOD MATCHING
Delicious with chicken, gamebird or lamb salads or just by itself.
CELLAR POTENTIAL
Drink now.
| Region | NZ North Island |
| Colour | Red |
| Vintage | 2009 |
| Grape | Pinot Noir |
| Bottle Size | 75cl |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Body | Medium |
| Maturation | Drink now |
| Alcohol | 13 % |

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