2021 Chard Farm River Run Pinot Noir, Central Otago

River Run is Chard Farm’s Central Otago regional Pinot Noir made from grapes grown in their 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.

Alluring aromas open with fresh floral tones before a burst of bright cherry fruit, highlighted with notes of spice and dried thyme. A satisfying mouthful of red fruits mixing with strawberry, raspberry and black cherry flavours with supple and fine tannins filling the mid palate. The lingering finish features Damson plum and dried herb notes to keep things interesting.