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Chard Farm River Run Central Otago NZ Pinot Noir 2007

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85/100 45

Chard Farm’s impressive entry level Pinot Noir shows some of the tautness and elegance of big brother, Finla Mor, without quite the conentration. It’s a stylish, fruit-focused wine with lovely purity at a very reasonable price.

Tasted: Jul 2008   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $28 (~USD $24)

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