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Carrick Excelsior Central Otago NZ Pinot Noir 2007

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95/100 55

Carrick makes this flagship Pinot Noir from grapes harvested in their Bannockburn vineyard in exceptional vintages. Super-dense Pinot Noir from the excellent 2007 vintage. Rich and powerful wine with plum/prune, chocolate, dark cherry and Oriental spice flavours. The wine has a sumptuous, velvety texture that is totally seductive. It improved dramatically in the glass - an indication of cellaring potential.

Tasted: Jul 2010   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $80 (~USD $67)

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