Wine: Akarua Rua 2001 Pinot Noir, Central Otago $27

Why I chose it:

- It is my best buy of 2022

- Really good PN doesn’t often dip below $30

- Everyone who loves PN as much as I do should try this wine

- Perfect with ham and turkey

What does it taste like?

- Akarua’s entry level Pinot Noir famously offers great value. Bright fresh wine with pronounced fruit flavours. Sweet cherry, ripe plum, a hint of floral and an attractively spicy finish.

Why it’s a bargain:

- I’d be happy if I had paid $45 for it.

Where can you buy it?

- Whisky and More, Waikato $22.99; Winesale.co.nz, Lower Hutt $22.99; The Good Wine Co, Auckland $24.99

Food match?

- Smoked salmon is my favourite

Will it keep?

- Drink within two years while it remains fresh and fruity

Wine Tip

- Don’t drink red wine too warm. Pop your glass of wine in the fridge for 5-10 minutes (it takes longer to chill the whole bottle)

Wine: Akarua Rua 2001 Pinot Noir, Central Otago $27 
Why I chose it: 
- It is my best buy of 2022 
- Really good PN doesn’t often dip below $30 
- Everyone who loves PN as much as I do should try this wine 
- Perfect with ham and turkey 
What does it taste like? 
- Akarua’s entry level Pinot Noir famously offers great value. Bright fresh wine with pronounced fruit flavours. Sweet cherry, ripe plum, a hint of floral and an attractively spicy finish. 
Why it’s a bargain: 
- I’d be happy if I had paid $45 for it. 
Where can you buy it? 
- Whisky and More, Waikato $22.99; Winesale.co.nz, Lower Hutt $22.99; The Good Wine Co, Auckland $24.99 
Food match? 
- Smoked salmon is my favourite 
Will it keep? 
- Drink within two years while it remains fresh and fruity 
Wine Tip 
- Don’t drink red wine too warm. Pop your glass of wine in the fridge for 5-10 minutes (it takes longer to chill the whole bottle)

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