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Waimea Estates Reserve Bolithlo Nelson NZ Pinot Noir 2003

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80/100 351

Full-flavoured, oaky, drying Pinot Noir. Slightly minty. Clumsy. Needs to be riper and less over-extracted.

Tasted: May 2005   Closure: S'cap    Average price: NZD $35 (~USD $29)

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