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Koura Bay Blue Duck Awatere Valley Marlborough NZ Pinot Noir 2007

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90/100 45

Dense and vibrant Pinot Noir with a mix of flavours ranging from dark cherry to Oriental spices, wild herbs anise and liquorice. Richly-textured red with a peacock’s tail of appealing flavours in the finish.

Tasted: Aug 2008   Closure: Diam    Average price: NZD $38 (~USD $29)

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