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2009 Mt. Difficulty Pinot Noir Pipeclay Terrace
Pinot Noir
- New Zealand
- South Island
- Otago
- Central Otago
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Community Tasting Notes 2
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HowardNZ Likes this wine: 92 points
January 18, 2020 - A single vineyard, Reserve wine from vines planted in 1995. A cool vintage from a higher site. Whole cluster 25%. Drunk over three evenings. Under screw cap. Primary bright ruby with purple highlights. Quintessential - almost stereotypical - vibrant, dark fruit forward Central Otago pinot noir. Aromas of black cherries, crème de cassis, blackberries, dried herbs and dark spices. In the mouth, polished black cherry, blackberry and a little creamy high cacao chocolate. Succulent and plummy. Refined, spherical tannins. The oak largely integrated. Decent acidity. Delicious but not overly complex. The dense fruit hides the 14% ABV well. Best on the first evening, deteriorating a little each evening from then. Drink from now.
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Rupert wrote: 89 points
November 13, 2012 - Pinot noirs from around the world (Bordeaux Index, London): Lactic nose, fresh, bright fruit, butnfairly burgundian
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By Tim Jackson MW
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By Stephen Tanzer
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2009
- Type Red
- Producer Mt. Difficulty
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Pipeclay Terrace
- Country New Zealand
- Region South Island
- SubRegion Otago
- Appellation Central Otago
- UPC Code 9421003972698
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 43 (63%)
- Consumed 25 (37%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- CountryNew Zealand
- RegionSouth Island
- SubRegionOtago
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