Te Mata Estate Alma Pinot Noir 2022

Erin Larkin writes "The 2022 Alma Pinot Noir is supple and ripe, with an infusion of silty tannins and black tea. This is a gorgeous wine, totally svelte and structural at once, populated by a saturation of red fruits. There are pomegranate pearls, pink peppercorns, poached strawberry and even a hint of sumac. This is delicious."

Huon Hooke writes "Good depth of bright red-purple colour, pristine aromas of sweetly ripe black cherry with a kiss of spicy oak, fresh and bright primary fruit leads the way, the palate intense and medium-full for pinot noir, backed with suprising tannins that give a solid backbone and cleansing after-grip. A serious pinot noir that will reward cellaring for several years."

Sam Kim, Wine Orbit writes "Alluring and enticing, the wine shows sweet berry, olive, thyme and toasted almond characters, beautifully accented by floral overtones. It’s juicy and finely flowing in the mouth offering elegant texture and layers of delicate tannins, making it refined and sumptuous at the same time. Wonderfully composed and poised with a prolonged velvety finish."