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Valli Banockburn Vineyard Central Otago NZ Pinot Noir 2008

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93/100 55

Light, scented Pinot Noir with appealing floral, spice and red cherry characters. Delicate, supple wine with an ethereal texture. Seductively subtle but showing surprising power and impressive complexity with flavours buidling as the wine sat in the glass.

Tasted: Apr 2010   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $55 (~USD $42)

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