Te Mata Estate Alma Pinot Noir 2021

Huon Hooke, The Real Review writes "Brilliant and deep purple colour; remarkable for pinot noir, then an explosive bouquet of black cherry and dark plum, loaded with spices too numerous to list. Oak (30% new) is perfectly harmonised. There is no wholebunch character—less than 3% of stems were included—so the wine has amazing fruit purity. It’s very intense and vivacious in the mouth, with tight, firm but measured tannins and prodigious length. This will richly reward a little cellar time."

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit writes "Pristine fruit notes of dark plum and sweet cherry lead the way with notes of floral, thyme, nutmeg and mushroom, it’s finely flowing in the mouth delivering plump mouthfeel backed by refreshing acidity and polished tannins. Exquisite and elegant, yet with power and opulence, this should evolve magnificently. At its best: 2024 to 2036."