2016 Chard Farm River Run Pinot Noir, Central Otago

River Run is Chard Farm’s Central Otago regional Pinot Noir made from grapes grown in own vineyards in different sub-regions of Central Otago. The deep alpine valleys and waterways of Central Otago have craved the land available for grape growing into quite distinct sub-regions. Each pocket of land has its own unique climate and soil mix producing quite different styles of Pinot Noir. River Run captures the character of each of the sub-regions: Lowburn gives bright, fresh sweet fruit, Gibbston savoury and herbal tones, and Parkburn brings good texture and mineral length.

2016 River Run Pinot displays alluring aromas of red cherries and berry fruit with clove spice and bright floral tones. Fine silky pliable tannins slide around the palate mingling with the red fruits. The palate is given nice depth from the savoury and mineral flavours revealed on the long and satisfying finish.