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Tasting notes
Score 15.5/20 · Drink 2006-2010, Jancis Robinson MW, Sep 2015

Big frost year. Lightly mushroomy nose – not that much evolution but it doesn’t seem tired. A bit sweet and sour with the alcohol sticking out on the finish. A tad dry and fossilised. Fruit slowly leeching out. (JR)

Critic scores

Critic scores
88
88/100

Average Score

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

16
16/20

Jancis Robinson MW

More reviews and scores

88 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 88/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, Sep 2005

Medium fresh red. Aromas of black cherry, dark raspberry, menthol and flowers. A ripe, dry midweight with flavors of cherry, raspberry, dark chocolate and herbs, lifted by cinnamon spice. Not especially fleshy or complex, but nicely delineated and perfumed. The fresh cherry flavor carries through to the firmly tannic, slightly oaky finish. Tastes like pinot made by a sauvignon blanc specialist. A very food-friendly style. This was racked only for the assemblage

16 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16/20 · Drink 2008-2012, Jancis Robinson MW, Mar 2005

Mid crimson and very pale rim. Some sweetness and quite bright energetic fruit. Very slightly stewed fruit but this is definitely the best Marlborough Pinot so far. Lots of oak and acid on the finish. Certainly ambitious. (JR)

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Cloudy Bay
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Grape Blend

Pinot Noir

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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