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Mt Difficulty Target Gully Central Otago NZ Pinot Noir 2003

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94/100 55

It’s hard to describe why I like this wine as much as I do - “it’s got the X factor” doesn’t really explain much. It is reasonably intense with coffe, spice and developed fruit flavours. It reminds me very much of a good burgundy - particularly in the structure and texture. Needs more time.

Tasted: Oct 2008   Closure: S'cap    Average price: n/a

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