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Rapaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir 2017 Wine Review

Rapaura Springs Reserve Pinot Noir 2017

Rapaura Springs Reserve  Pinot Noir 2017

Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand

Community Score:91/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $24.95

Drink: 2019-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.3%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Rapaura Springs

Agent: Vinexx

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Reviews and Ratings

Andrew rated this wine as 100/100
Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Aromas include tart cherry, raspberry, strawberry and some leathery, spicy notes. Medium bodied with some light tannins and some balancing acidity. Enjoy with dried salami and other assorted charcuterie.
Daniel O'Keefe rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Vanilla bean, black pepper, and black cherry aromas. Bright acidity and round soft tannins, appearing more in the finish than on the palate. Ripe dark fruit lingers on the finish with mild cocoa and earthy notes. Perfect for sweet potato and balsamic onion pizza or grilled quail.
Carolyn Hetke rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Deep cherry colour with a subtle nose of woodsy cherry. This is on the heavier end of the Pinot Noir profile with a vibrant palate of cherry and dried herbs. Chalky tannins dominate the finish. Nothing subtle about this wine but the nose! Serve with short ribs, prime rib or lamb. Tasted April 2019. www.thewineloverskitchen.com
From Central Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Rapaura Springs 2017 is a Reserve Pinot Noir, concentrated on the palate with earthy florals, black cherry, dark fruits and toasty cake spice flavours served up on a velvety palate. So good now. - Community Wine Reviews

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