Fragrant strawberry and a touch of ruby red grapefruit on the nose
Light to medium bodied on the palate
Bright, clean finish of raspberry and spice
Summary:
Central Otago is the region that's defining New Zealand Pinot Noir. Some of my favorite wines from this beautiful place are now $50 or more, so I'm constantly looking for lower priced offerings that deliver the characteristics that have put this region on the wine map.
Wild Rock has a winner with their Cupid's Arrow Pinot Noir. It has a fragrant nose and is relatively light and clean on the finish, showing some spicy fruit and good acidity. Overally, not a real complex wine but certainly enjoyable and easy to drink. Interestingly, I finished the last glass from this bottle a day later and it was a bit more complex and nuanced which is unusual for most wines.
According to the wine merchant where I found this, the retail price is around $18. I got a great sale price of $9 and went back for more. I recommend this wine as a good value expression of the Central Otago Pinot Noir that has won a lot of fans. Raise a glass!
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