Matua Pinot Noir 2020

Medium pale ruby in color with slight clearing at the rim. Nose is fairly closed with hints of mulberry, raspberry, cherry cough syrup, vanilla, cranberry jelly. Palate is medium to medium plus acidity, light to medium body, very slight traces of RS perhaps but nearly dry, tiny amount of grip, with notes of cranberry jelly, cherry syrup, raspberry seeds, slight vanilla. Finish is medium minus. 86 points.

Tasted December 30, 2025