Aotea Pinot Noir by Seifried Estate

Country: New Zealand  Region: Central Otago  

Varietal: Pinot Noir Vintage: 2021

Category: Red wine Style: Dry

Producer: Seifried Estate

Description:
Seifried Estate is one of the pioneers of the South Island's wine industry. It was founded back in 1973 by Austrian born Hermann Seifried and his Kiwi wife Agnes in Nelson, one of the sunniest parts of New Zealand. Starting out with just a couple of hectares of vines they've grown over the years to where they now have over 325 hectares and while one of the country's significant producers, they're still a family owned concern. As a wine region Nelson sits a little in the shadow of its neighbour, Marlborough, at the top on the South Island, but thanks largely to the efforts of Hermann Seifried it has carved out a reputation that is certainly its equal.

Tasting Notes:
With a fresh and enticingly perfumed nose to draw you in this is a wine that goes on to show great depth of flavour as well. There are loads of ripe cherry and berry fruits, and violet, floral aromas which lead onto a smooth and fresh palate with subtle hints of oaky spice and fresh herbs. The tannins are ripe and elegant, the acidity crisp making the lengthy finish very satisfying. This is an exemplary Pinot Noir, unmistakeably New World in style and distinctly Nelson in origin.

Food Pairing:
Can work well with mushroom, lentil or game dishes, roast chicken, and also salmon and meaty fishes.