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Mt Difficulty Single Vineyard Long Gully Central Otago NZ Pinot Noir 2008

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95/100 55

True to its exalted reputation this is an outstanding example from a moderately challenging and very bountiful vintage. It shows impressive density and richness with layers of red fruit, spice and subtle floral flavours. Beautifully balanced and with a lingering finish - this is a great Pinot Noir. The quality gulf between My difficulty’s single vineyard Pinot Noirs and the regular label is dramatic. The single vineyard wines thoroughly deserve cult status.

Tasted: Jul 2010   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $90 (~USD $69)

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