Invivo Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024

For Meat Only!? Rich and Delicious Pinot

This wine from Central Otago, a region that Pinot Noir lovers worldwide are watching, has a soft mouthfeel but is rich in umami and has a long finish. You can feel the savory flavor of oak.

I think it goes well with all kinds of chicken, pork, and lamb dishes. It's perfect with yakiniku (grilled meat) and stews. Surprisingly, it even goes well with unagi no kabayaki (grilled eel)!

Recommended Pairings

This "hearty" Pinot Noir is an excellent match for meat dishes! It pairs very well with all kinds of chicken, pork, lamb, and beef dishes.

Especially with yakiniku, barbecue, and stews, just having this one bottle will significantly elevate your dining experience.

However, even though it's a hearty type, Pinot Noir has a delicate flavor. So, be a little careful not to overdo it with overly rich sauces.

Yakiniku

Braised Spare Ribs

Unagi no Kabayaki (Grilled Eel)

About the Winery "Invivo"

"Invivo" is a winery founded in 2007 by Tim Lightbourne and Rob Cameron, producing world-class wines.

"Invivo" is Latin for "In life." Invivo's ideal is to deliver "wines that share the joy of life" to the world through innovative and modern approaches.

With this ideal, they rapidly grew their business since its launch in 2008, becoming a globally recognized winery in a very short period.

Their creativity in marketing has been highly praised, earning them over 150 medals and numerous trophies as the winery that has brought about the greatest innovation in the New Zealand wine industry.

In 2015, they successfully raised funds through crowdfunding, becoming the first New Zealand winery to do so. They are also recognized for paving a new path in the NZ wine industry.

Furthermore, their collaboration wines with celebrities have also generated buzz.

The "Graham Norton Wines" series, personally blended by Graham Norton, well-known comedian, actor, and TV host, has gained popularity.

In 2019, they partnered with American actress, designer, and wine enthusiast Sarah Jessica Parker to release "Invivo X Sarah Jessica Parker Sauvignon Blanc," which has also received significant attention.

About Central Otago

Central Otago, the southernmost region in the country, is known as a famous Pinot Noir producing area and is called one of the "world's three great Pinot Noir regions," alongside Burgundy and Oregon.

Besides Pinot Noir, they also focus on cultivating aromatic white grapes. This region is the only semi-continental climate among NZ's wine regions, characterized by large daily temperature differences, coolness, and extreme dryness.

It is also a treasure trove of small wineries, and winery tours based in the scenic town of Queenstown are popular.

Invivo Central Otago Pinot Noir 2024

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