Pinot Noir from New Zealand – Otago 18.5+/20
Clones 5, 777, 115, 114, Abel and 667 from the ‘Grasshopper Rock' site on Earnscleugh Road, fermented to 13.9% alc., the wine aged 9 months in 32% new French oak barriques. Full, even, deep ruby-red colour with youthful purple hues. This has a bouquet of bright and vibrant dark berry and cherry fruits unfolding layers of complex dark herbs, stalk notes and smoke. Medium-full bodied, this is full open and fruity with plush, plump, dark berry and black cherry flavours, along with stalk, herb and undergrowth nuances. The palate is rich and accessible, and well supported by clear-cut tannin and fine, underlying firm textures. The fruit blossoms as the structure builds, resulting in a robustness that leads to a very long finish showing herbs and spices. This is a rich and fruity, well-structured Pinot Noir that will drink well over the next 5-8 years. Match with pastas, pork and red meats. 18.5+/20 Jul 2012 RRP $32.00
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