ANNE KREBIEHL 92 Points:
"An initial touch of pear drop soon dissipates to reveal ripe citrus zest and fresh red apple flesh along with creamy notions of yeast. This yeasty notion carries right onto the palate where it is subsumed into a lovely, rich texture that is packaged in a precise and taut body. This is an unusual Pinot but a compelling one, with a hint of spice and tons of freshness on the finish."
JONATHAN RAY, SPECTATOR LIFE:
"So, this is nothing if not quirky and rare, a still white wine from New Zealand made entirely from Pinot Noir's gosh, it's utterly, completely beguiling. Akitu is one of Central Otago's finest Pinot Noir producers, as anyone who's tried their A1 and A2 expressions will know."