Bob Campbell: Best wine buy of 2022

<p>Wine: Akarua Rua 2001 Pinot Noir, Central Otago $27<span> </span></p> <p><span>Why I chose it:</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>- It is my best buy of 2022</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>- Really good PN doesn’t often dip below $30</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>- Everyone who loves PN as much as I do should try this wine</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>- Perfect with ham and turkey</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>What does it taste like?</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>- 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.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>Why it’s a bargain:</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>- I’d be happy if I had paid $45 for it.</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>Where can you buy it?</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>- Whisky and More, Waikato $22.99; Winesale.co.nz, Lower Hutt $22.99; The Good Wine Co, Auckland $24.99</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>Food match?</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>- Smoked salmon is my favourite</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>Will it keep?</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>- Drink within two years while it remains fresh and fruity</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>Wine Tip</span><span> </span></p> <p><span>- 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)</span><span> </span></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>