Almost ancient by New Zealand standards, this Pinot Noir is yummy and exhbiting all the fun secondary characteristics that Nu Zillund Pinot seldom gets the chance to develop. How is it that Australia can hold on to its Pinot Noir whilst we slurp ours up in their infancy revelling in their "depth and weight" and completely ignoring the velvety, stinky nuanced creatures they may become?
Right, Rant over.
Orange-y red tending amber at the rim. The Stonier smells initially of stewed rhubarb and wild strawberries. But those forward red fruits give way to savoury, gamey characters of hay, dust and leather. The tannins are beautifully Pinot, all velvety, veloury, bathrobe-y comfortable. A delicate hug.
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oooooo, oooooo, give me time to think! I agree that Nu Zillund Pinot Noirs are at their best outside the too fashionable area of Central but that isn't to say that there aren't some good examples amongst the rest. I'll get back to you as soon as I've had time to ponder..
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