The 2012 Mt. Difficulty Pinot Noir Bannockburn Pinot Noir is a medium to deep tawny-colored wine that raised some initial concerns. However, on the nose, it delivers delightful aromas of strawberries, raspberries, and subtle mushroom and barnyard notes, adding a unique and inviting character to the wine. On the palate, it's luscious, smooth, and fruit-forward, dominated by cherry flavors that complement the nose nicely. With a relatively short middle palate, the wine finishes with a leathery and tar note that's persistent but not overpowering. Overall, an enjoyable and well-crafted wine that offers good value for its price. If you are holding this I would recommend checking in from now onwards as may be at or near peak.
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"...Savory, subtly smokey, and permeated with a cola/spice element, this is drinking well but we actually think it will evolve into something extra special for those who can wait a few years. The tannins are soft, yes, but certainly noticeable, and seem to build as you take more sips; and while the aromatics are gorgeous, there's a sense that they are slightly closed. Either take the time to let this develop in the glass, or give it a snooze in the cellar for a little bit before cracking it open! Drink 2020-2024 with king salmon and cauliflower-parsnip veloutė."
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Extracted color gives this wine the appearance of being overdone but the body and palate shine through with balanced fruit, cola, and spice. The finish is perhaps a bit short but lingering. Overall a solid bottle of wine.
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Not a great Central Otago Pinot. Balance isn't fantastic, fruit isn't really there and the finish is short. Not bad if it was an everyday drinker but poor value at $40.
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Doftar röda vinbär, jordgubb, lite blodgrape, rostade fat, espressobönor, jul-/orientkryddor. I munnen ljus, ganska lätt, frukt men tyngre och fetare fatinslag med fatig kryddighet. Frisk syra.
Fin ljus frukt som ackompanjeras av mörka och feta fattoner. Detta gör vinet, som annars har goda kvaliteter, obalanserat. Visst är det inte så väldigt komplext eller raffinerat men hade ändå tyckt att det var riktigt gott om inte det varit så fattungt. Som det är är det väl bra, men inte något jag kommer köpa igen.
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2/25/2023 - gparker777 Likes this wine: 91 Points
The 2012 Mt. Difficulty Pinot Noir Bannockburn Pinot Noir is a medium to deep tawny-colored wine that raised some initial concerns. However, on the nose, it delivers delightful aromas of strawberries, raspberries, and subtle mushroom and barnyard notes, adding a unique and inviting character to the wine. On the palate, it's luscious, smooth, and fruit-forward, dominated by cherry flavors that complement the nose nicely. With a relatively short middle palate, the wine finishes with a leathery and tar note that's persistent but not overpowering. Overall, an enjoyable and well-crafted wine that offers good value for its price. If you are holding this I would recommend checking in from now onwards as may be at or near peak.
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11/6/2020 - Ran-Dom-Perignon Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nose: cassis-, smoke-, integrated oak-, blackberry- intensity +
Structure: body+, tann+, acid med, intensity ++,
Palate: blackberry, cherry, spices-, oak-,
Heavy, Well integrated, almost peaking, Powerful, can still be aged up to 20yrs from the vintage
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11/28/2018 - ak wino wrote: 69 Points
"...Savory, subtly smokey, and permeated with a cola/spice element, this is drinking well but we actually think it will evolve into something extra special for those who can wait a few years. The tannins are soft, yes, but certainly noticeable, and seem to build as you take more sips; and while the aromatics are gorgeous, there's a sense that they are slightly closed. Either take the time to let this develop in the glass, or give it a snooze in the cellar for a little bit before cracking it open! Drink 2020-2024 with king salmon and cauliflower-parsnip veloutė."
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7/15/2017 - RieslingFanatic Likes this wine: 90 Points
From a 375ml bottle. Excellent wine - dark fruits frame very well integrated oak, subtle tannin, noticeable pepper on the finish. Great drinking.
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11/14/2015 - Jonny616 Likes this wine: 90 Points
A stunning Pinot noir. From the first whiff to the last drop glorious.
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7/2/2015 - brooklynwine wrote: 89 Points
Extracted color gives this wine the appearance of being overdone but the body and palate shine through with balanced fruit, cola, and spice. The finish is perhaps a bit short but lingering. Overall a solid bottle of wine.
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6/20/2015 - DanCulpitt wrote: 86 Points
Not a great Central Otago Pinot. Balance isn't fantastic, fruit isn't really there and the finish is short. Not bad if it was an everyday drinker but poor value at $40.
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10/22/2014 - Gurto wrote: 85 Points
Doftar röda vinbär, jordgubb, lite blodgrape, rostade fat, espressobönor, jul-/orientkryddor.
I munnen ljus, ganska lätt, frukt men tyngre och fetare fatinslag med fatig kryddighet. Frisk syra.
Fin ljus frukt som ackompanjeras av mörka och feta fattoner. Detta gör vinet, som annars har goda kvaliteter, obalanserat. Visst är det inte så väldigt komplext eller raffinerat men hade ändå tyckt att det var riktigt gott om inte det varit så fattungt. Som det är är det väl bra, men inte något jag kommer köpa igen.
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