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Gravitas Marlborough NZ Pinot Noir 2006

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90/100 45

An unusual though appealing Pinot Noir with an interesting mix of fruit (plum, dark berry) and savoury (earth, spicy oak, forest floor) characters. The wine has a good structure of ripe tannins with a lengthy finish.

Tasted: Jul 2008   Closure: Diam    Average price: NZD $37 (~USD $31)

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