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Blind River Marlborough NZ Pinot Noir 2008

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79/100 35

Cranberry and raspberry flavours with a suggestion of wild herbs and assertive, spicy oak. A lean and rather drying Pinot Noir that’s showing a touch too much oak at this stage.

Tasted: Aug 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $33 (~USD $28)

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