Akitu A1 Pinot Noir 2015 burgundy and it’s a fast-track passport

and it’s a fast-track passport to the pleasures of dry German Riesling

The light to medium-weight colour belies the intensity of the palate

and spices

Only a little sulphur is used at bottling

Akitu A1 Pinot Noir 2015 burgundy and it’s a fast-track passportBright crimson red with ruby hues. Intensely fragrant, with a lot of spice, herbs and earth complimenting the fruit that quietly dominates some mineral notes release. This is clearly red, rather than black, cherry fruit and its powerful along with lovely subtle florals, anise and cinnamon scents that drift by. There is an impressive depth of bouquet here with a lot of secondary character presenting: thyme, oregano, hits of smoked meats and dark rose