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Cloudy Bay Marlborough NZ Pinot Noir 2007

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85/100 45

A complex, savoury Pinot Noir style with tobacco, cherry, wild herb and classy French oak flavours. Firm tannins give a drying and slightly austere finish. Quite different from the usual “fruit bomb” Kiwi style but I’m unconvinced that it has enough fruit power to age well.

Tasted: May 2009   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $51 (~USD $43)

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