Kumeu River Rays Road Pinot Noir 2020 is a red wine of excellent quality, produced by the renowned Kumeu River Winery in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. Made from Pinot grapes grown on a limestone slope at 180 meters altitude, this wine highlights the dedication to dry viticulture, which favors the production of high-quality grapes. The winemaking process includes a 100% manual harvest, destemming, and crushing of the grapes, followed by fermentation with indigenous yeasts for 2 to 3 weeks, imparting a unique character to the wine. It then matures for 11 months in oak barrels, adding notes of complexity and depth. On the nose, outstanding vegetal aromas precede intense red fruits, reflecting its freshness. On the palate, the wine offers a light to medium body with good, balanced acidity, surrounded by notes of leaf litter and well-integrated oak, complementing the delicate flavors of red fruits with a slight hint of plum. The tannins are fine, providing good grip on the palate, while graphite notes are perceived. The wine's structure reveals balance, with acidity promising a long, slender finish, highlighting its quality and potential. This wine has been rated 92 points by critic Bob Campbell, confirming its excellence.