{"product_id":"2022-kumeu-river-village-pinot-noir-kumeu-new-zealand","title":"2022 Kumeu River Village Pinot Noir, Kumeu, New Zealand 🇳🇿","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"158\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eThe Moment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eSome Pinot Noirs are built around depth.\u003cbr data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eOthers are built around brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"805\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"244\" data-end=\"283\"\u003e2022 Kumeu River Village Pinot Noir\u003c\/strong\u003e is the kind of bottle that leans fully into freshness — lifted red fruit, cool energy, and just enough chalky grip to keep things feeling clean and complete. The winery describes a \u003cstrong data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"530\"\u003ebright cherry red\/burgundy color with lifted red fruit aromas\u003c\/strong\u003e, and says the palate is \u003cstrong data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"582\"\u003ecool, round, and fruity\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"615\"\u003ehint of chalky tannin\u003c\/strong\u003e that keeps the wine \u003cstrong data-start=\"636\" data-end=\"658\"\u003edry and refreshing\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is a very good summary of what makes this bottle so useful: it is easy to like, but not soft or vague. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"807\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eThis wine sits in a great lane for customers who want Pinot Noir that feels light on its feet without becoming thin. Kumeu River matures it for \u003cstrong data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"963\"\u003e7 months\u003c\/strong\u003e in a mix of \u003cstrong data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eneutral old barrels and stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e, which helps preserve fruit purity while giving the wine a little shape. B\u003cstrong data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eright red cherry and juicy raspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003echalky edge, soft tannins, and a long finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, which fits the style very well. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eWhat It Feels Like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eThink roast salmon, a table in the backyard, a bottle opened a little cooler than room temperature, and a red that feels refreshing enough to keep pouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eWhat makes this wine work is the combination of fruit and restraint. You get cherry and raspberry-toned Pinot charm, but the wine stays dry, chalky, and clean rather than plush. A critic note on the 2022 calls out an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1742\"\u003eengaging raspberry-like fruitiness\u003c\/strong\u003e, an \u003cstrong data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003eintriguing subtle savory component\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1812\"\u003ewonderful acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e that keeps it \u003cstrong data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003efresh and lively\u003c\/strong\u003e. That is exactly the appeal here: friendly fruit, real lift, and enough savoriness to make it more than just a simple weeknight red. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003eIn the Glass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2051\"\u003eAromatics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2051\" data-end=\"2054\"\u003eLifted red fruit, cherry, raspberry, and a lightly savory, floral edge. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eCool red fruit, juicy cherry and raspberry, with a dry, refreshing line and a subtle chalky note. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2450\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003eTexture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2326\" data-end=\"2329\"\u003eLight- to medium-bodied, round but fresh, with soft tannins and a fine chalky grip. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2452\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2462\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003eDry, lively, and gently savory, with red fruit and a chalky mineral edge lingering through the close. This finish summary is an interpretation based on the winery and merchant notes. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2714\"\u003eWhy We Love This Bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2916\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2716\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003ePinot Noir That Stays Refreshing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2752\" data-end=\"2755\"\u003eThis is a red-fruited Pinot that keeps its shape. The chalky tannin and bright acidity stop it from drifting into softness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"3125\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003eEasygoing, But Not Simple\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2947\" data-end=\"2950\"\u003eRound and fruity is part of the charm, but the subtle savory note and dry finish give it more presence than many entry-level Pinot Noirs. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3164\"\u003eA Very Good Bottle To Have Around\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3167\"\u003eThis is exactly the kind of Pinot that can bridge a lot of situations — weeknight dinner, slightly chilled on a warmer evening, or a red for people who say they do not want anything too heavy. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3415\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3493\"\u003e• Salmon\u003cbr data-start=\"3425\" data-end=\"3428\"\u003e• Roast chicken\u003cbr data-start=\"3443\" data-end=\"3446\"\u003e• Mushroom dishes\u003cbr data-start=\"3463\" data-end=\"3466\"\u003e• Burgers\u003cbr data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3478\"\u003e• Charcuterie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3748\"\u003eThese are my pairing recommendations based on the wine’s bright red fruit, fresh acidity, light body, and dry chalky finish. The critic note specifically suggests grilled tuna or salmon, which fits the style well. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3750\" data-end=\"3769\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3750\" data-end=\"3769\"\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3946\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3771\" data-end=\"3784\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kumeu River\u003cbr data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"3799\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3799\" data-end=\"3809\"\u003eCuvée:\u003c\/strong\u003e Village Pinot Noir\u003cbr data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3831\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3831\" data-end=\"3842\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kumeu, New Zealand\u003cbr data-start=\"3861\" data-end=\"3864\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3864\" data-end=\"3874\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinot Noir\u003cbr data-start=\"3885\" data-end=\"3888\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3888\" data-end=\"3900\"\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5% \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"4157\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3948\" data-end=\"3963\"\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged \u003cstrong data-start=\"3969\" data-end=\"3981\"\u003e7 months\u003c\/strong\u003e in a mix of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4051\"\u003eneutral, 5+ year old barrels and stainless steel tank\u003c\/strong\u003e. Merchant notes for the 2022 also describe the wine as \u003cstrong data-start=\"4107\" data-end=\"4116\"\u003evegan\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4392\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4159\" data-end=\"4168\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light-Medium\u003cbr data-start=\"4181\" data-end=\"4184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4184\" data-end=\"4198\"\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft tannins · bright acidity · chalky dry finish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4394\" data-end=\"4515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4394\" data-end=\"4412\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4412\" data-end=\"4415\"\u003eCherry · Raspberry · Red Fruit · Chalk · Subtle Savory Notes \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4517\" data-end=\"4688\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4517\" data-end=\"4533\"\u003eDrink Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"4533\" data-end=\"4536\"\u003eNow–2028\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Seattle Wine Cellars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46127020998844,"sku":"224","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0746\/8505\/5164\/files\/2022KumeuRiverVillagePinotNoir_Kumeu_NewZealand.jpg?v=1774812155","url":"https:\/\/the-world-s-cellar.myshopify.com\/products\/2022-kumeu-river-village-pinot-noir-kumeu-new-zealand","provider":"The World’s Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}