2006 Picardy Pinot Noir

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 88.7 points

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  9/27/2020 - studleytrey wrote:

  Just checking in to add this was amazingly consistent to '13 note, but a bit faded at this point. Drink 'em if you got'em.

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  8/19/2013 - studleytrey Likes this wine: 89 Points

  I believe this is my first Aussie pinot, and I wasn't entirely sure what to expect, but this is actually quite nice.
  
  The label design suggests they were interested in making this in a Burgundian style, and I think they've succeeded in that stylistically. Smelling this blind I would undoubtedly guess Burgundy, with its aromas of earthy funk, mushroom, and wet leaves. There's some dark red fruits sitting under there as well, and air brings out some Cali cola as well. On the palate, it's the lighter end of medium bodied, with an overall subtle, restrained style, medium acid and finish, and dark red fruits, some oak spice, cola, and a light earthy bitterness on the back end. Did not get any heat on this as previously mentioned, and I tend to be on the sensitive side in that regard. The color was dark garnet with light bricking, by the way. Pair with lighter fare like roasted chicken or cornish game hen. Worked well with pork sausage, broccoli rabe, and potatoes tonight. Cherry cola ribs would be pretty spot on as well (if this sounds weird, look up the Cooking Light recipe--you're welcome).

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  3/24/2012 - broughstyle wrote: 86 Points

  Ton of heat on this pinot. Not very impressed with this effort and perhaps past prime

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  9/21/2008 - AJ72 wrote: 84 Points

  A good Australian Pinot but showing results of a difficult vintage. A touch sappy/stalky but nice earthy quality also. Well balanced but not overly complex. The 2005 is better in my opinion.

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