Community Tasting Note

• evanqian wrote: 92 points

  June 25, 2015 - light/medium ruby, clear, a little brick rim. intense dark berries and sweet herbal nose. fruity palate dominating, nicely balanced with floral, earthy, subtle spices and chocolate flavour. mild acidity, medium- bodied, generally moderate style but some heat in the core. medium finish with a little creamy and chocolate note. superb elegant Central Otago!
  
  Alc 14.0%, TA 6.0 g/L, pH 3.62. 10 months in French Oak Barriques, of which 30% were new.
  
  Air NZ Gold - 2012, 2013; Bragato 2012 Gold. Winestate 5 stars, MC 5 stars, RC 18.0+, SK 93.
  
  Ap: 5/5; Ar: 13/15; Palate: 17/20; overall: 4+3/10
  TOTAL: 92/100

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