Wine columnist and connoisseur DENNIS KNILL gives his views on two new wines from Pernod Ricard.
Pernod Ricard has recently launched Aces & Arrows Wine Co. The new brand includes two wines each with a different story produced by a different winemaker with grapes from a different region. Setting the wines apart was given to local winemakers from the North and South Islands.
Central Otago has a reputation for quality pinot noir with Aces & Arrows producing one of the best from the 2021 vintage. Renowned for style, complexity, and richness, syrah grapes dominate Hawke’s Bay.
If you’re looking for added variety at a reasonable price don’t pass on these two.
’21 Aces & Arrows pinot noir;
RRP $27.
A medium-bodied wine that’s fresh, fruity and flavoursome. Full and bright in colour and texture with a finely balanced mouth-filling fragrance. A good introduction by the winemaker. Pair with beef, lamb, pork, duck, chicken and pasta.
’21 Aces & Arrows syrah;
RRP $27.
Dark and fruity, this vibrant and stylish wine has depth and character, nicely rounded off with soft silky tannins. A great food and wine match ready for drinking now. Serve with game, venison, veal, lamb cutlets, BBQ meats, and casseroles.
