2023 Kusuda Pinot Noir

Hiro Kusuda was born in Tokyo where he worked as a lawyer before a stint in Australia. Along the way his love affair with wine and winemaking grew, and eventually he set off to complete his studies at Geisenheim in Germany before moving to Martinborough in New Zealand to make hand crafted Pinot Noir. Kusuda is known for attention to detail, to the point that each berry is picked individually at harvest by his Japanese friends that fly out each year to assist. Naturally this precision comes at a cost, in particular the miniscule volumes produced, and as such stocks are extremely limited.

Limit 1 bottle per person.

Other Reviews....
This was a light and fresh vintage in Martinborough, with plenty of aromas of green-top strawberries and citrus leaves, a medium to light body and fresh acidity. Sweet fruit flavors with hints of softness at the center. Lovely texture. Complex, subtle and graceful. Pristine for the vintage. Drink now.
94 points
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