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Slightly off dry. Lime and petrol. Delicious. (23 views)

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A round, soft, voluptuous kind of wine. Lots of cocoa, dark chocolate, black cherry, some coffee and orange zest too. Black tea with some air. Acidity is not very high but it doesn’t feel like it’s missing in the grand scheme of things.

A very pleasurable wine; only detraction is that it’s 14.5% abv. It’s not a heavy wine but the alcohol warmth does poke through. I feel like this is one of those wines that’s worth checking out now, it doesn’t need additional cellaring, but it will probably continue to evolve over time. Recommend this be served at cellar temp. 93-94. (89 views)

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Actually lovely and surprisingly youthful. Cellared on release. (75 views)

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New Zealand London Annual Trade Tasting (Lindley Hall, Royal Horticultural Halls): Fruit in balance wth oak, sweet spices, a touch angular, med body, lean red fruit, edgy tannins (248 views)

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New Zealand London Annual Trade Tasting (Lindley Hall, Royal Horticultural Halls): Grassy, weird, lime, spice/resin mix, mastic notes too, grassy in palate, high acidity, long finish (91 views)

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Pale ruby in the glass. Huge flint on the nose complemented by strawberry, blackberry & blackcurrant. Light-bodied, very balanced, soft tannins. An elegant style of Pinot that delivers at this price range. Don’t expect complexity, expect sheer drinkability. To the moon! (354 views)

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See previous notes. Hazy. Garnet in glass, bordering on tawny. Medium plus intensity on the nose. Sour cherries, barnyard funk and cotton candy. Complex with good acidity. (167 views)

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Frische Nase, viel reife Frucht, auch würzige Noten, subtiler Holzeinsatz, florale Töne, darunter mineralische Anklänge, ein wunderschöner Duft. Im Gaumen klar und rein wie ein Bergbach, ein Wein mit viel Charme und einer sehr guten Struktur, lebhaft, frisch, mit viel reifer, roter Beerenfrucht und einem krautig-würzigen Finale. Sehr schöner Stil, hält mit manchem 1er Cru aus dem Burgund mit. (410 views)

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Etwas subtiler als der Earth Smoke Pinot Noir daneben, tiefgründig, feinduftig, sehr floral. Im Gaumen seidenweich, was für eine knackige Frucht, was für eine elegante Struktur, alles ist an seinem Platz, nichts überwiegt, der Wein zeigt diese leichte Krautigkeit, die ich an den frisch-würzigen Pinot Noirs so liebe. Langer, rotfruchtiger Abgang. Ab sofort ein Hit, grosse Reserven. (433 views)

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Extremely reductive at first pour; needs hours in the decanter to open up and show some fruit, but the strong struck match remains. Really reminded me of Dog Point at least in this regard. The palate is quite nice with a soft texture and good freshness. Not too much oak. Solid finish. 16/20 (152 views)

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New Zealand Trip; 2/10/2024-2/24/2024: Coravin. Toasty, buttery nose. Rich caramel and apple, very good acidity, and a huge dose of oak. Good length but the barrel treatment is excessive. (515 views)

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Brief note written from memory. Under screwcap. Perhaps bottle variation, but this bottle seemed a little advanced and a touch funky (not in a good way) and unhygenic. Having said that, in its earthy, dried herbs and savoury, slightly rusty style, with dried and fresh red berries and cherries, it wasn't without charm. Interesting and fully accessible. With bright acidity, it paired well with food. At year 8, it should be cruising but, on this evidence, I'd be drinking in the next few years. (466 views)

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Light color, light body. Lots of raspberry fruit. Pleasantly uncomplicated. (95 views)

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Tuesday night drinks at home with neighbourhood folks. Drank in Gabriel Standart.
Initially dominated by flinty reduction on the nose. Blows off after a while to reveal all the same notes I got as before, but with the oak a little more integrated. Hint of tropical fruit added.
Lots of geologic stony minerality. Still great acidity. Mealy oatmeal. Lots of substance and long finish. (365 views)

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Medium body. Floral nose. Vibrant yet lively. (130 views)

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