2023 Chard Farm River Run Pinot Noir

A vibrant Central Otago Pinot that brings together fruit from Chard Farm’s vineyards into an easygoing but well-made wine that overdelivers for the price.
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Description

Chard Farm has been part of the Central Otago landscape since the late 80s, when they started planting vines on the steep terraces above the Kawarau Gorge. From the start, Pinot Noir has been their focus, and River Run is the wine that really shows what they’re about.

It’s a blend of fruit from their vineyards across Gibbston, Cromwell and Lowburn, each site adding its own layer of character. The 2023 is bright and fresh, with plenty of red berry fruit, a touch of spice, and that fine, silky texture that makes Central Otago Pinot so appealing.

Made to be enjoyed young, it’s a wine that’s straightforward, delicious and doesn’t ask too much of you. That said, there’s enough structure tucked in to keep it interesting if you want to hang on to a bottle for a couple of years.

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    2020 Chard Farm River Run Pinot Noir
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    My favourite NZ pinot

    I absolutely love chard farm, this is their cheapest Pinot and well worth trying.

    Concentrated red fruits, great acid and just a delicious wine!

Winemaker’s Comments
River Run is our Central Otago regional Pinot Noir, crafted from grapes grown in our vineyards across different sub-regions of Central Otago. The deep alpine valleys and waterways of the region have carved distinct pockets of land, each with its own climate and soil mix, producing unique styles of Pinot Noir.

River Run captures the character of each of these sub-regions:

Lowburn: bright, fresh, sweet fruit

Gibbston: savoury and herbal tones

Parkburn: texture and mineral length

Wine Description
Intense aromas of black cherries and violets with dried herbs and a hint of black spice. The palate delivers a fresh burst of red berries, supported by ample velvety tannins and lively acidity that balance the fruit and draw the wine to a seamless finish.

Harvest
17 March – 24 April 2023

Harvest Analysis

Brix: 21.9 – 23.3

pH: 3.19 – 3.35

TA: 7.2 – 9.1 g/L

In Bottle

pH: 3.58

TA: 5.8 g/L

Alcohol: 13.0%

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Pinot Noir
Country New Zealand
Region Central Otago
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
Closure Screw Cap

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