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Bird Old Schoolhouse Vineyard Big Barrel Marlborough NZ Pinot Noir 2009

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89/100 45

Stylish Pinot Noir with cherry, plum, new leather, bacon fat, spice/anise and nutty oak flavours. Though light in colour the wine has surprising depth and length of flavour.

Tasted: Jul 2011   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $38 (~USD $29)

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