- Winery: Aces & Arrows
- Wine Region: Central Otago, New Zealand
- Type: Pinot Noir
- Vintage: 2022
- Price: $30
- Find it: Bottle shops nationwide
- Alcohol content: 13.5%
- You’ll like this if: You’re after a good food Pinot
- Body: Medium
- Mouthfeel: Smooth
- Taste: Savoury, vibrant, complex
- Flavours: Spice, cherry, plum
- Enjoy it with: Dinner with friends
- Food pairings: Mushroom risotto, roast pork
Wine review: Aces & Arrows Pinot Noir
I am a sucker for a nice label, and the new range from Aces & Arrows definitely caught my eye. This wine range is great as it has four wines so far each with a different story, winemaker and region behind the wine. It means withone brand you can try several different styles. I wasn’t sure where to start because they all sounded great, but I decided on the Aces & Arrows Pinot Noir. Mainly because we were just in Central Otago and I am missing the Pinot! So it was great to revisit it with this delicious Pinot that ticked all the boxes. If you’re a lover of darker, savoury Pinots that pair beautifully with food, this one is for you.
On the nose, the Aces & Arrows Pinot Noir has plenty to unpack. Notes of cherry and plum dominate along with a hint of spice. These notes follow through into the palate which is vibrant yet smooth. It’s complex with notes of spice, smoke and those dark fruits all coming together with a hint of pepper. I love the savoury profile of this wine and how its complex notes come together nicely into a balanced, smooth and abundant wine. It’s simply delicious, and a great price for a tasty Pinot you can enjoy now.
About Aces & Arrows
Aces & Arrows was launched by Pernod Ricard Winemakers to showcase a different story and winemaker behind each wine. The aim is to showcase small parcels of wine that often use unconventional methods and unusual grape varieties. Winemakers are encouraged to share their unique, small-batch wines that they love to drink.
The best of these creative projects are selected to be bottled for the range, providing wine lovers with a curated profile of interesting wines that are simply delicious.
The Aces & Arrows range is now available to purchase at Coles Liquor Group across Australia.
Note: This wine was sent as a sample. I was under no obligation to post about it.