Kuru Kuru Pinot Noir

Kuru Kuru – named and designed in honour of the owner’s great-great-great Maori grandmother, who was married to a Scottish Sea Captain and a member of the Ngai Tahu iwi. That hard working vegetable farmer from Stewart Island would be stoked to have a wine this classy named after her!

This is a label produced by Tarras Vineyards. You might not have heard of these guys before (they were initially an export only label) but they’ve gained a rep as a quality Pinot producer, especially their top tier The Canyon label.

It’s crafted by one the region’s top winemakers, Anthony Wurch. He’s a Frenchman now settled in Otago and the man behind many award winning wines including The Canyon and previously spent a bit of time with the crew at Peregrine.

Produced from their Bendigo vineyard and aged in French oak (20% being expensive new oak) this is a full bodied, luscious, silky style Central Pinot.

Scoring 4 stars with Kiwi wine critic Michael Cooper who said “The bright ruby 2019 vintage (4*) is an attractive red, grown at Bendigo and matured in French oak casks (20 per cent new). Full-bodied and supple, it has generous cherry, plum and spice flavours, a hint of herbs, and savoury notes adding complexity. Best drinking mid-2023+.”