2019 Visit to Cromwell (Central Otago, NZ): The 1999, the first vintage, was also oxidised and caramelised but, looking through this, seemed a better, less rich, wine than the 2004. Alcohol 14% ABV.
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Pale, clear golden hue. Bouquet of quince, preserved lemon, dried chamomile, hazelnut profiterole, butterscotch, truffle honey and an slightly oxidative minerality. A linear acid backbone structures the midpalate while the finish has a honeyed oiliness. Rich yet restrained, balanced and nuanced with a mature delicacy. A revelation. Simply stunning. Would've sworn it to be a white Burgundy if tasted blind.
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Regular dinner group (@ EM): A lot of oak, but good tropical fruits behind it. Banana. Mouth full of wine. Long finish. Good bitterness. Lacking some elegance. Still amazingly fresh.
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1/14/2022 - HowardNZ wrote:
2019 Visit to Cromwell (Central Otago, NZ): The 1999, the first vintage, was also oxidised and caramelised but, looking through this, seemed a better, less rich, wine than the 2004. Alcohol 14% ABV.
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2/12/2011 - sethmorgenlong wrote:
Pale, clear golden hue. Bouquet of quince, preserved lemon, dried chamomile, hazelnut profiterole, butterscotch, truffle honey and an slightly oxidative minerality. A linear acid backbone structures the midpalate while the finish has a honeyed oiliness. Rich yet restrained, balanced and nuanced with a mature delicacy. A revelation. Simply stunning. Would've sworn it to be a white Burgundy if tasted blind.
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3/6/2010 - Zweder wrote: 88 Points
Regular dinner group (@ EM): A lot of oak, but good tropical fruits behind it. Banana. Mouth full of wine. Long finish. Good bitterness. Lacking some elegance. Still amazingly fresh.
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5/6/2007 - N2Vin wrote: 88 Points
golden yellow, lots of nuts, pear, apricot, honey and some oak. very mature
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