Ruby red in color, this wine shows raspberries, smoke and black cherry on the nose. The mouth feel was medium bodied and brought an earthy, barnyard taste as well added raspberry and lavender notes. The finish was somewhat chewy with the red fruits noticeable.
Purchased for $17US, this wine is well made with the fruit, tannins and acidity coming together seemlessly at the end.
Imported by Constellation Imports, Gonzales, CA.
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NZ Grab Bag: Vibrant ruby-cherry color. On the nose I get chilled black cherries, strawberries and raspberries, mixed in with cinnamon, pepper and sweet cocoa powder. Fresh and bright on the palate with medium to high acid, soft tannins and tangy fruit. I get raspberries, wild strawberries and red currants, dusted with some white pepper, soy sauce, cocoa powder, also some softer notes of coffee and cedar round out the finish, which is quite long and tangy. A brisk and lean style, but not a weak wine, this offers lots of food-pairing options, and I find it mouthwatering and delicious.
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Nose of blackberry jam and blueberries -- this Pinot is good, yet would be better if the finish was smoother and didn't pack as much of an alcohol punch.
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11/4/2018 - jbedard wrote: 80 Points
Starting to be over the edge. Should be consumed ASAP.
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9/26/2015 - cuffthis Likes this wine: 88 Points
Ruby red in color, this wine shows raspberries, smoke and black cherry on the nose. The mouth feel was medium bodied and brought an earthy, barnyard taste as well added raspberry and lavender notes. The finish was somewhat chewy with the red fruits noticeable.
Purchased for $17US, this wine is well made with the fruit, tannins and acidity coming together seemlessly at the end.
Imported by Constellation Imports, Gonzales, CA.
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11/16/2014 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 88 Points
NZ Grab Bag: Vibrant ruby-cherry color. On the nose I get chilled black cherries, strawberries and raspberries, mixed in with cinnamon, pepper and sweet cocoa powder. Fresh and bright on the palate with medium to high acid, soft tannins and tangy fruit. I get raspberries, wild strawberries and red currants, dusted with some white pepper, soy sauce, cocoa powder, also some softer notes of coffee and cedar round out the finish, which is quite long and tangy. A brisk and lean style, but not a weak wine, this offers lots of food-pairing options, and I find it mouthwatering and delicious.
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9/24/2014 - dellison22 wrote: 87 Points
Drinking well right now. Full bodied Pinot, slightly acidic. Easy drinking wine.
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11/22/2013 - Swekman wrote: 85 Points
Nose of blackberry jam and blueberries -- this Pinot is good, yet would be better if the finish was smoother and didn't pack as much of an alcohol punch.
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