When I saw "Leung Estate" on the label of this Kiwi Pinot Noir, I was intrigued. Can this wine be from an estate with a Chinese or even Hong Kong connection? The answer is in the affirmative. The owner turned out be someone born in Hong Kong and then went to New Zealand to study dentistry. With an interest in food and wine, he and his wife started the restaurant Ma Maison (explaining the name on the label) and later started growing Pinot Noir in Martinborough. Apart from Pinot Noir reds, a Chardonnay is also produced as well as some special cuvees.
As for this wine, it was a limpid ruby, with a sweet strawberry nose with some acid. The palate was sweet and acid with pronounced strawberry notes, right through to the finish.
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