2018 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.

Pale pinot noir with fresh cherry, red rose petal and wet stone flavours. A fruit-forward and charming wine, with a core of alcohol sweetness balanced by fruity acidity and soft, fine tannins. 05 JUL 2020 Drink 2020–2025

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