Who said SA Pinot couldn't age? Bright garnet red with bricking on the edges. Lovely and complex nose with mesquite smoke, burnt wood ends, sweet smoke, smoked cherries and completely rounded. Day two added some elements of vanilla on the nose. Nothing was too sharp and overbearing. Moderate acidity (6.5/10) with a light to medium body. Light spiciness and savory/gamey elements. Completely coats your mouth. Long and lingering finish. Some wood/twigs in the finish and red cherries. Well rounded and balanced. Drink till 2020.
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this is the last bottle of my little HR collection. the candied fruit / smoked bacon (including the fat) and bouillion notes have neither diminished nor disappeared. it is not unpleasant, but surely not for everyone. there have been prettier and less rustic vintages of HR PN indeed. if you have a bottle left in your cellar, pair it with meat from the grill or braai.
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7/15/2016 - Millennial Drinkers wrote: 90 Points
Who said SA Pinot couldn't age? Bright garnet red with bricking on the edges. Lovely and complex nose with mesquite smoke, burnt wood ends, sweet smoke, smoked cherries and completely rounded. Day two added some elements of vanilla on the nose. Nothing was too sharp and overbearing. Moderate acidity (6.5/10) with a light to medium body. Light spiciness and savory/gamey elements. Completely coats your mouth. Long and lingering finish. Some wood/twigs in the finish and red cherries. Well rounded and balanced. Drink till 2020.
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2/27/2015 - cab blends wrote: 91 Points
S&E Wine Club - Blind Pinot Wine Tasting: Clean chalk dust nose with heavy smokiness. A hint of honey too.
Classic pinot finish - light metallic. Medium - approaching heavy bodied.
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2/27/2015 - Millennial Drinkers Likes this wine: 92 Points
S & E Wine Club - Blind Pinot Noir Tasting (Wine Cave): This was insanely intriguing, I loved the smoky BBQ smell and hint of vanilla.
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5/10/2013 - microbox wrote: 84 Points
this is the last bottle of my little HR collection. the candied fruit / smoked bacon (including the fat) and bouillion notes have neither diminished nor disappeared. it is not unpleasant, but surely not for everyone. there have been prettier and less rustic vintages of HR PN indeed. if you have a bottle left in your cellar, pair it with meat from the grill or braai.
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4/1/2012 - Ive Marx wrote: 85 Points
Still drinkable but disintegrating.
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