Pinot Noir 2011

Urlar, the Gaelic word for “the Earth” is located in Wairarapa, in the south-east of New Zealand’s North Island.  This wine was made from certified organic grapes and was matured in 25 per cent new French oak barrels.  Light red in colour, it is bright and bold, with ripe red plums, hawthorn, clove and sandalwood notes.  The smoothly textured wine has a slightly austere, dry finish.

Drink this wine at 16 deg C.

Pair with:  Stir-fried pork shoulder with spring onions and ginger or Schweinshaxe, which is Bavarian roasted pork knuckle.

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