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Red
2006 Shaky Bridge Pinot Noir
Pinot Noir
- New Zealand
- South Island
- Otago
- Central Otago
Label borrowed from 2009
Label borrowed from 2003
Label borrowed from 2011
Community Tasting Notes 5
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jhkey wrote: 89 points
May 14, 2011 - This wine got so much better after 2 hours in the decanter, it really opened up showing its depth as well as its long finish. Darker fruits on the nose for a pinot, but not over-extracted. a touch of earth and minerals, and a very nice finish. good acidity. This wine is fruity but balanced without being sweet or over- extracted.
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Cabfrancophile wrote:
March 12, 2011 - This time it seemed more fruit-driven, but well-balanced. See previous notes for more.
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Cabfrancophile wrote:
November 25, 2010 - See previous note. Great Pinot character at a rather modest price with more structure than typical. A bit dark and extracted, though, but it's still delicious. Seemed a bit reductive at times with slight rubbery aroma.
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Cabfrancophile wrote: 90 points
October 21, 2010 - Fairly dark for a Pinot, but the nose immediately confirms this is a very good new world Pinot. Mushrooms, twigs, roses, raspberries and strawberries on the nose. Very interesting flavors on the palate. Good body with solid upfront fruit, both of the tart red and plummy sorts. Then displays a pleasant stemmy quality with pronounced metallic minerality. Concentrated without being fat. Some well-balanced oak vanillin present as well. Good acidity, dry, with chalky tannin--rare for a Pinot in my experience. This seems to have the structure to develop further in my opinion.
I believe I was supposed to receive the lower tier Pioneer Series ($19 US), but was sent this one ($28 US) by accident. Didn't realize I had the wrong one until I saw the pictures in CT after drinking 3/4 of the bottle and wondering why it was so good! Definitely looks like a mistake in my error as this drinks like a $30+ Pinot. Best $15 I spent on Pinot . . . . -
Pinot Joe wrote: 82 points
October 4, 2009 - First go-around with a New Zealand pinot. Wine lacked the depth as compared to Cali wines. Fruit was forward but the finish was unrefined and lackluster. Won't buy this again.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2006
- Type Red
- Producer Shaky Bridge
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country New Zealand
- Region South Island
- SubRegion Otago
- Appellation Central Otago
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 8 (17%)
- Consumed 40 (83%)
Food Pairing
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- VarietyPinot Noir
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- RegionSouth Island
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