Aces & Arrows Pinot Noir

Aces & Arrows Pinot Noir offers a supple, medium-bodied palate with bright red berry and blood plum flavours, supported by vanilla and oak notes from French oak maturation. The wine has medium to high acidity, fine powdery tannins, and a dry profile with a tangy, lingering finish. Aromas of cherry, dried plum, dried mushroom and subtle spice add complexity to the nose.

Aces & Arrows Pinot Noir is sourced from Central Otago, New Zealand's southernmost wine region known for producing expressive, cool-climate Pinot Noir. The wine is matured on fine-grained, toasted French oak and bottled at 13.5% ABV. Central Otago's altitude and continental climate deliver the bright acidity and fruit purity evident in this wine.

Aces & Arrows Pinot Noir pairs beautifully with seared lamb steaks, duck breast with cherry or plum reduction, and mushroom risotto. The wine's bright acidity and savoury oak notes also complement roasted game birds, grilled salmon, and aged cheeses like Gruyere or aged Gouda.

This Central Otago Pinot Noir complements earthy, savoury dishes that echo the wine's dried mushroom and spice notes. Consider venison with juniper, wild mushroom tart, or coq au vin. The wine's medium body and bright acidity also work well with charcuterie, pate, and roasted root vegetables.

Yes, decanting Aces & Arrows Pinot Noir for 30 minutes to an hour will open up the wine's broody character and allow the cherry, plum and oak notes to fully express themselves. Serve lightly chilled or at cool room temperature in a Burgundy-style glass to capture the aromatic complexity. The wine is ready to drink now but can also cellar for several years.