Mata-Au Pinot Noir is a red produced by Chard Farm in Central Otago, New Zealand. Made from Pinot Noir. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 8 vintages; members see when each one is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Region: Central Otago
Country: New Zealand
Grapes: Pinot Noir
Tasting profile (AI-generated)
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
Chard Farm's Mata-Au is their entry-level Central Otago Pinot Noir, named after the Māori term for the Clutha River. Expect a bright, medium-bodied red with juicy red cherry and cranberry fruit, fine-grained tannins, and the crisp acidity typical of Central Otago Pinot Noir. It's an approachable, food-friendly style meant for drinking young rather than long cellaring.
When to drink
Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 8 vintages of Mata-Au Pinot Noir. Sign up free to see when each one is ready.
Where it comes from
Central Otago, New Zealand
Central Otago lies in the mountainous interior of New Zealand's South Island and is one of the world's southernmost wine regions, best known for its Pinot Noir.
Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir is a red grape from Burgundy, one of the oldest and most revered varieties in the world, famous for being thin-skinned, fussy to grow and capable of extraordinary elegance.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mata-Au Pinot Noir from?
Mata-Au Pinot Noir is produced by Chard Farm in Central Otago, New Zealand.
What grapes are in Mata-Au Pinot Noir?
Mata-Au Pinot Noir is made from Pinot Noir.