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Mud House Black Swan Reserve Marlborough NZ Pinot Noir 2003

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85/100 45

Moderately dense and slippery wine with black cherry, cassis and a solid oak influence. New leather, spice and a (hint of rhubarb). Perfumed, cherry, red fruits, delicate, soft, fleshy. Good fruit purity. Lush, exotic, creamy, smoky new oak that dried it out a bit.

Tasted: Mar 2005   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $40 (~USD $30)

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