Central Otago, New Zealand. Pinot noir. 13.5%. Screwcap. Source: Gift.A recommended read: Jules the talented wine wanker, posted an excellent and commendable summary of the regional characteristics of New Zealand pinot earlier this month.
A recommended wine: Sappy and bright with dark cherry, earth and woody herbs. The initial, and perversely pleasing, whiff of reduction (call it a fart or rubber skid mark) soon fades. In the mouth it is notably sweet and bright. Succulent, flavoursome and true. The emphasis is frontal, the aim, which is achieved, seems to be seduction rather than intrigue.
Very good.
90.
Now - 2011.
3 comments:
I love Central Otago.
I just tried this and their Pinot Gris (also Saddleback). Both very forward and the PG was especially, ah... uncomplicated. No real texture I can recall but plenty of bright full volume pear fruit flavours. Liked em both, didn't love them though! Have you tried Stefano Lubiana's 08 Primavera Pinot? Now that seriously rocks for the price point!
Pluggin,
Thanks for the tip, will look for it, I think I tried the 06 or 07 last year.
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