Served blind to friends beside the 2009 Kiwa. On opening, on bouquet and palate the wine seemed flawed. But after decanting and four hours air time it was in much better shape. Served blind, none of the tasters initially picked the vintage or saw any pyrazines issue. However, once everyone knew what it was, they did notice a herby or minty note to the wine. It was not overpowering and did not spoil the wine. An attractive, light bouquet of raspberry, strawberry and a little dry straw. On palate, a pleasant, lighter, obviously Burgundian village level wine (tasters had it as a Gevrey). Less than medium weight, showing good acidity. The flavours were herby, earthy and a bit funky, with raspberries and loganberries. The wine was showing no immediate sign of falling over but I would drink it soon. I wouldn't expect it to improve.
New Zealand, North Island, Wairarapa, Martinborough
The most Burgundian of NZ pinot noirs, from 30+ year old vines. Serving it blind, I wondered if my friends would pick it as Burgundy and all but one did. One taster said that the fruit weight here was easily better 1er and perhaps Grand Cru level. A polished nose of dark cherries, black raspberries, dark earth and sous bois. Juicy, rich with good volume on the palate. Oak well integrated. Detailed flavours matching the bouquet. Well balanced. A good vintage of one of NZ's top pinots. Drink in the next eight years or so.
2004 Domaine Dujac Morey St. Denis
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Morey St. Denis
Served blind to friends beside the 2009 Kiwa. On opening, on bouquet and palate the wine seemed flawed. But after decanting and four hours air time it was in much better shape. Served blind, none of the tasters initially picked the vintage or saw any pyrazines issue. However, once everyone knew what it was, they did notice a herby or minty note to the wine. It was not overpowering and did not spoil the wine. An attractive, light bouquet of raspberry, strawberry and a little dry straw. On palate, a pleasant, lighter, obviously Burgundian village level wine (tasters had it as a Gevrey). Less than medium weight, showing good acidity. The flavours were herby, earthy and a bit funky, with raspberries and loganberries. The wine was showing no immediate sign of falling over but I would drink it soon. I wouldn't expect it to improve.
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2009 Escarpment Pinot Noir Kiwa
New Zealand, North Island, Wairarapa, Martinborough
The most Burgundian of NZ pinot noirs, from 30+ year old vines. Serving it blind, I wondered if my friends would pick it as Burgundy and all but one did. One taster said that the fruit weight here was easily better 1er and perhaps Grand Cru level. A polished nose of dark cherries, black raspberries, dark earth and sous bois. Juicy, rich with good volume on the palate. Oak well integrated. Detailed flavours matching the bouquet. Well balanced. A good vintage of one of NZ's top pinots. Drink in the next eight years or so.
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