Monthly Archives: July 2011

Gibbston Back Road Pinot Noir 2010

Posted on 22 July 2011 by Gary Bowering

Very light. Gentle red fruits and cherry nose. Delicate and feminine wine. Sweet fruit. Lacks complexity, but in character and clean. Good length. Easy drinking. Young vines I’d guess and needs time in bottle I suspect. Gibbston, Central Otago, New … Continue reading →

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Drappier Cuvee de Millenaire 2000 (1993 vintage)

Posted on 16 July 2011 by Gary Bowering

Very pretty straw gold. Fine bead. Fresh bready yeast, quite floral. Palate has green apples with acid obvious. Refreshing, bready yeast again, apple blossoms and peach. Good wine let down by the finish – too short and sharp. Magnum. Urville, … Continue reading →

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Domaine Vincent Girardin 1999 Maranges 1er Cru Clos des Loyeres

Posted on 2 July 2011 by Gary Bowering

Quite amber on the edge, clear mid depth red centre. Old nose, dusty red fruits in the background. Lovely gentle mellow palate. All in balance and fine berry and cherry fruits. Good length with ripe pinot there. Opens nicely in … Continue reading →

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Ch Mylord 2005

Posted on 2 July 2011 by Gary Bowering

Deep plum red with plums on the nose too (and blackcurrants). A little rich mushroom and some florals – Franc? Tannins forward but good round fruit. Lovely ripeness and balance. A good if simple wine. Finishes well, with red fruits … Continue reading →

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