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2012 Bellbird Spring Pinot Noir River Terrace
Pinot Noir
- New Zealand
- South Island
- Canterbury
- Waipara
Label borrowed from 2011
Label borrowed from 2010
Label borrowed from 2015
Community Tasting Notes 3
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Jemby Likes this wine:
January 22, 2021 - Disgregard the photograph above: It shows the 2011 vintage; this review is of the 2012. I cannot imagine what the 2011 would be like but if the 2012 is anything to go by, it is likely over the hill. The 2012 is definitely for those who like mature wines, and if you have any of this in your cellar I would advise you to drink up. That is not to suggest that it is not delicious and a good accompaniment to beef dishes (I had it with steak and kidney pudding), but that it is brown, a bit tired, and showing a smidgin of volatile acidity. Lots of tasty strawberry/raspberry fruit and lively acidity, and gentle hints of spices, but the booze (13.5%) is starting to dominate. Very pleasant, but by no means exceptional. I tried this wine 5-6 years ago and did not think it ready, so I missed its peak, whenever that might have been,
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jocelyng wrote: 91 points
August 9, 2016 - Spice and cherry. Freshness and vanilla on the finish. Lovely !
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chatters wrote:
October 6, 2015 - Pinotpalooza (Carriageworks, Redfern): slight burnt liquorice, touch of cherry menthol, cream and vanilla. Savoury and juicy backed up by tongue coating fine grained tannins lacks fruit on the palate and there is a bit of alcohol warmth but otherwise nice.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type Red
- Producer Bellbird Spring
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard River Terrace
- Country New Zealand
- Region South Island
- SubRegion Canterbury
- Appellation Waipara
- UPC Code 9421901718336
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 2 (4%)
- Consumed 50 (96%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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- ProducerBellbird Spring
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- CountryNew Zealand
- RegionSouth Island
- SubRegionCanterbury
- AppellationWaipara
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