The (Temporary) Return of the Golden Weather: Autumn 2021 Visit to Central Otago: Small pour with the Burn Cottage. A clear step up to both of this pair of pinots. 2015 is another excellent Central Otago vintage. A lovely nose of spices, florals and dark fruit. On palate, black fruit with some earthy, herby complexity. Good weight, power and length. Acidity, tannins and fruit well proportioned and in balance. The second best pinot of the night after the Antipodes. To drink over the next few years.
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Dinner at Ivan and Michelle's (Duchess): Fairly decent - this was simple but drinkable. The nose was very Kiwi Pinot, with notes of roses and cherry, earth and a little twist of green herb. Pleasant. The palate was quite nice, with surprisingly deep notes of dark cherries and berries laced with a little bit of spice and earth. Very drinkable, with fine tannins and a decent bit of acidity.
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12/24/2021 - HowardNZ Likes this wine:
The (Temporary) Return of the Golden Weather: Autumn 2021 Visit to Central Otago: Small pour with the Burn Cottage. A clear step up to both of this pair of pinots. 2015 is another excellent Central Otago vintage. A lovely nose of spices, florals and dark fruit. On palate, black fruit with some earthy, herby complexity. Good weight, power and length. Acidity, tannins and fruit well proportioned and in balance. The second best pinot of the night after the Antipodes. To drink over the next few years.
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10/9/2021 - Paul S wrote: 90 Points
Dinner at Ivan and Michelle's (Duchess): Fairly decent - this was simple but drinkable. The nose was very Kiwi Pinot, with notes of roses and cherry, earth and a little twist of green herb. Pleasant. The palate was quite nice, with surprisingly deep notes of dark cherries and berries laced with a little bit of spice and earth. Very drinkable, with fine tannins and a decent bit of acidity.
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