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Rippon Emma’s Block Central Otago NZ Pinot Noir 2008

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88/100 45

Supple wine with sweet cherry, floral and wild herb flavours. Like most of the Rippon Pinot Noirs it has an appealing density of texture and shows good complexity. The oak is a little dominant at this stage although that should marry into fruit in time.

Tasted: May 2010   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $82 (~USD $69)

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