Monthly Archives: October 2011

Neudorf Moutere Chardonnay 1997

Posted on 30 October 2011 by Gary Bowering

Golden sherry colour. Initially strong oxidation and clearly past it. Palate is still alive but the oxidised fruit dominates; opens in the glass and is clearly still old but has lovely sweet fruit and some toasty malo. Long finish of … Continue reading →

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Tirohana Grand Master Platinum Pinot Noir 2005

Posted on 28 October 2011 by Gary Bowering

Medium deep bright red right to the edge. Chocolatey nose, quite elegant and complex; some sweet cherry and a touch of plum. Palate a touch thin after the nose; good character and pinot fruit with some lovely florals; smooth tannins. … Continue reading →

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Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2006

Posted on 8 October 2011 by Gary Bowering

Good medium red with just a hint of amber on the edge. Bright dark cherry fruit but obvious alcohol heat. Palate full, rich and balanced – better than the nose promised; good meaty and toasty notes; cherries and black fruits. … Continue reading →

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Ch Chasse-Spleen 2002

Posted on 1 October 2011 by Gary Bowering

Very dark plum red. Big plums and blackcurrants. Tannin obvious; dark berries, especially blackcurrants; quite big and tannic still but opens in the glass. Finish quite tannic but some fruit sweetness in balance as well. May need more bottle age. A … Continue reading →

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