2024 Te Mata Estate Alma Pinot Noir from Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand is a bright and elegant Pinot Noir showing aromas of cherry, raspberry and subtle spice. Medium-bodied with a silky texture, the palate offers vibrant red berry fruit, fine tannins and fresh acidity with a smooth, balanced finish. Crafted in a refined cool-climate style, this Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with roast duck, salmon and mushroom dishes.
This is sweetly fruited and seductively fragrant, revealing ripe cherry, Black Doris plum, smoked game, thyme, olive, and toasted almond characters with an Asian spice undertone. It’s silky-smooth and supple in the mouth, offering a beautifully layered mouthfeel backed by finely infused tannins, making it superbly structured with a sustained, complex finish.. - 96 points, Sam Kim
