Kumeu River Pinot Noir, Village, Kumeu – 2018 – Wine Enthusiast – 89 Points
89 points
This is a very light style of Pinot made from a producer renowned for its Chardonnay. The color of cherry juice, it shows some slight reduction and some oak spice, too, on what is an otherwise fruity nose. But both the reduction and the oak add character rather than detract. The palate is lightweight with crisp, angular acidity that makes the fruit feel tart, along with chalky tannins and a lick of oak spice that dries the mouth on the finish. While refreshing, it lacks some fleshy fruit weight to soften the acidity and tannins.
Kumeu River Pinot Noir, Village, Kumeu – 2018 – Wine Enthusiast – 89 Points