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Here’s a detailed tasting profile for the Huia Pinot Noir — a well-crafted and expressive Marlborough Pinot Noir showing both purity of fruit and structural balance:

🍷 Appearance

• Deep garnet colour in the glass — rich and vibrant, suggesting concentrated fruit and maturity from the warm 2020 season.

👃 Aromas (Nose)

• Dark cherry and plum fruit aromas dominate.

• Fragrant violets and spice add a perfumed, nuanced floral layer.

• Warm oak, vanilla pod and subtle savoury notes give complexity — with hints of wild herbs, dried forest floor and gentle wood smoke.

👄 Palate (Taste & Texture)

• Medium- to full-bodied for Pinot Noir, with substantial flavour intensity.

• Flavours echo the nose: dark cherry, plum and berry, joined by spice, savoury earth and a touch of cocoa or toasted oak.

• Fine but firm tannins and bright acidity give structure, balance and the potential for further development in bottle.

• Oak ageing (French oak) imparts gentle vanilla and warm spice without overwhelming the fruit.

🔚 Finish

• A long, balanced finish featuring lingering dark fruit, spice and subtle mineral tension, with a savoury, satisfying grip.

🍷 Overall Style

• This 2020 Pinot Noir from Huia shows depth, spice and complexity — expressive of Marlborough Pinot Noir with a bit more structure and concentration than lighter styles.

• It is well-balanced, layered and age-worthy, recommended to drink now with food or to cellar for further integration over the next few years.

🍽 Food Pairing Suggestions

Excellent with:

• Roast duck with herb jus

• Wild mushroom risotto

• Grilled lamb with rosemary and thyme

• Seared salmon or pork tenderloin with rich sauces.

🏆 Typical Score (Industry Reference)

• Awarded ~93 points by Cameron Douglas MS, with a recommended drinking window into the late 2020s as the wine continues to integrate.