On a later date we tasted the substantial Pinot from Amisfield alongside this gem from Australia.<\/p>\n
Kooyong Mornington Peninsula Haven Pinot Noir 2004<\/strong> This flight features 3 wines from Central Otago on New Zealand’s South Island and one from the Russian River Valley.<\/p>\n Sleeping Dogs Central Otago Pinot Noir 2005<\/strong> La Crema Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2005<\/strong> Amisfield Central Otago Pinot Noir 2005 <\/strong>
\nThis is one of the single vineyard bottlings from Kooyong. Tasted a year later in December ’08, there are stewed red fruits and smokiness. In the mouth, the wine is quite concentrate with plenty of acidity, a touch of oak and a layer of ripe, velvety tannins – still a baby. P&B in Tuerong in Victoria 13% $54.99 at K&L Kooyong<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThere’s lots of cherry cola to smell and taste in this light bodied wine with bright acidity. Produced in Cromwell 13.4% $22.99 at Bottle Barn<\/p>\n
\nThe cherry cola blends with sweet oak and a little warmth. This is a silky Pinot with a softer acid profile than the Sleeping Dogs. Winemaker Melissa Stackhouse. P&B in Windsor 14.5% $ at the winery La Crema<\/a><\/p>\n
\nThis wine combines berries, earthiness and black pepper. There is lots of extract and some tannin for aging. Produced in Queenstown 13.9% $26.49 at Bottle Barn Amisfield<\/a><\/p>\n