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Tasting notes
Score 17/20 · Drink 2008-2011, Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, Nov 2008

Aged in small oak barrels. Winemaker Michael Brajkovich MW. Screwcap . Enticing nose of red fruits and vanilla, very summery and fragrantly fresh. Fine and dry with just the merest hint of oak tannin grip to add to the length and enhance the freshness. Delicate but long. Avoids the oversweetness or overoaking of many NZ Pinots. Finesse and length and a real baby. (JH)

Critic scores

Critic scores
87
87/100

Average Score

17
17/20

Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com

87
87/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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87 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 87/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Sep 2007

Cherry, raspberry, plum and cinnamon on the nose. Juicy and fresh in the mouth, with plum and spicy oak flavors complicated by an earthy nuance. Nicely structured if rather oaky wine with a firm, lingering finish. Like a village wine from Aloxe-Corton.

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Kumeu River
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Grape Blend

Pinot Noir

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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