Chard Farm River Run Central Otago Pinot Noir 2019 $34 
The Hay family’s River Run vineyards which supply the fruit for this wine are located in Gibbston Valley and in the Cromwell Basin, and in 2019 they sure as heck produced incredibly smart, incredibly pure grapes for this glorious thing. Glossy and gorgeous in the glass, scented with soft spices, red cherries and berryfruit, it’s luscious and juicy to drink. There’s also a slightly smoky edge and the tannins are gentle and plump.
