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Craggy Range Aroha Martinborough NZ Pinot Noir 2006

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90/100 45

A new flagship label at a reasurringly expensive price that equals that of their previously most expensive wine, Le Sol Syrah. This is a very fine, restrained Pinot Noir with a soft-texture despite a firm, underlying backbone of tannins. It has an array of dark and red fruit flavours with a storng influence of savoury, toasty characters. I found the oak slightly dominant at this stage although that may change with extra bottle age.

Tasted: Jun 2008    Average price: NZD $90 (~USD $76)

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