2019 Visit to Cromwell (Central Otago, NZ): Note that in these years the (now) “Bannockburn” cuvée was labelled “Barrel Fermented”. Blair noted these wines were typically 15% new oak. At 14.5% ABV the alcohol, and the ripeness and richness, a little more than optimal. Anyway, this wine was oxidised, dominated by Époisses. Effectively, dead.
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NZ offline at The Ledbury. Broader, more inense nose, but showing a lot of oak and some tropical fruit lurking behind. Full bodied on the palate with oaky tropical fruit, good fresh acidity and a long finish. Too much oak at this stage for me. *(**?)
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1/14/2022 - HowardNZ wrote:
2019 Visit to Cromwell (Central Otago, NZ): Note that in these years the (now) “Bannockburn” cuvée was labelled “Barrel Fermented”. Blair noted these wines were typically 15% new oak. At 14.5% ABV the alcohol, and the ripeness and richness, a little more than optimal. Anyway, this wine was oxidised, dominated by Époisses. Effectively, dead.
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6/12/2009 - chbeaumont wrote: 88 Points
Oaky, but well integrated. Has depth, well put together. Will age further but best to drink soon.
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6/12/2009 - Paul D wrote:
NZ offline at The Ledbury. Broader, more inense nose, but showing a lot of oak and some tropical fruit lurking behind. Full bodied on the palate with oaky tropical fruit, good fresh acidity and a long finish. Too much oak at this stage for me. *(**?)
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6/27/2006 - tendring wrote: 80 Points
Light greenish gold.
Peas, honey and sweetcorn on the nose.
Dry and smooth with good balance, excellent length.
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6/1/2006 - tendring wrote: 80 Points
Deep lemon-gold colour.
Very fragrant, butter and treacle, inviting.
Fruity attack, good balance, creamy mid palate, medium length.
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