Community Tasting Notes 5

• jeffersga wrote: 89 points

  July 20, 2009 - Light caramel colouration and almost nectar like nose gave me the impression that this bottle was just past its optimum drinking window. Still a very good sparkling with a fine mousse and toasty notes. Very enjoyable even though a bit on the sec side.

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• cmheather wrote: 88 points

  February 3, 2008 - Deep bronze colour with fine mousse. Nose of brioche, honey and apricots. Palate is a full, honeyed chardonnay with a lingering finish. Lovely rich champagne style, reminiscent of Veuve Clicquot. This is beginning to age very nicely, and am looking forward to the rest of the case.

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• wmr wrote: 86 points

  June 4, 2005 - Darker coloured sparkling, with a moderate veast and mushroom aroma on the nose, good beads and mous. Relatively short to medium length. Not as pleasand as the previous bottles.

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• futronic wrote: 90 points

  September 25, 2004 - Allowed to breathe approx. 30 minutes before drinking. Light copper-gold colour. Slow, fine bead. Aromas of cream, white flowers, almonds, bread dough. Good mouthfeel. Medium-bodied with cream, almonds, apple, oatmeal biscuit, and a hint of citrus rind. Nice finish, ~30-40s with almond notes. Not as good as the '98, but very tasty.

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• chbeaumont wrote:

  June 18, 2004 - sl pink tinge; weight, pinot led nose; good intensity, extÕd.fine 16

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1999
• Type White - Sparkling
• Producer Cloudy Bay
• Varietal Champagne Blend
• Designation Pelorus (Brut)
• Vineyard n/a
• Country New Zealand
• Region South Island
• SubRegion Marlborough
• Appellation Marlborough

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• In Cellars 4 (17%)
• Consumed 19 (83%)

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