by Ray Johnson | Jan 29, 2009 | Central Otago, New Zealand, Pinot Noir
Mt. Difficulty, Central Otago, Roaring Meg, Pinot Noir 2006 The red fruit smells blend with a bit of compost in the nose. The mouth is tart and a little tannic and lasts a long time. P&B in Bannockburn 14.5% $17.99 at Bottle Barn Mt. Difficulty Rippon, Central...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 21, 2008 | Central Otago, Lake Wanaka, New Zealand, Pinot Noir
Rippon, Central Otago, Lake Wanaka, Pinot Noir 2006 This vintage sports smoky and toasty notes in the nose. The mouth is densely packed with fruit and the ample acidity carries the flavor for a long time. Notes on the previous vintage: Lots of brown spices and black...
by Ray Johnson | Apr 24, 2008 | Central Otago, New Zealand, Pinot Noir
The second flight of Pinot tonight is drawn exclusively from the wine region of Central Otago. Mt. Difficulty Central Otago Pinot Noir 2006 Firm, gripping and marked by earthy and berry notes. P&B in Bannockburn 14.5% $28.99 at Bottle Barn Mt. Difficulty Aurum...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 16, 2007 | California, Central Otago, Mornington Peninsula, New Zealand, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, Victoria
On a later date we tasted the substantial Pinot from Amisfield alongside this gem from Australia. Kooyong Mornington Peninsula Haven Pinot Noir 2004 This is one of the single vineyard bottlings from Kooyong. Tasted a year later in December ’08, there are stewed...
by Ray Johnson | Nov 16, 2007 | Central Otago, New Zealand, Pinot Noir, Rosé
Wild Rock Central Otago Rose 2006 Fresh strawberries and perfume to smell and a clean, dry, fruity palate with some creamy texture. Vin Gris from Pinot Noir, P&B in Hastings, Hawkes Bay 14% $9.99 at Bottle Barn Wild Rock
by Ray Johnson | Nov 2, 2007 | Alsace, Australia, Central Otago, Marlborough, New Zealand, Pinot Gris and Grigio
This flight provides some noticeable contrast in PG styles. The Shaky Bridge has a bit of onion-skin color and herbaceous characters with some of that BO we associate with Sauvignon. The Albrecht Alsatian is quite rounded and lower in acidity. The Hui has great depth...
