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PINOT NOIR 2013 Central Otago, South Island
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer ELEPHANT HILL
Medium deep purple-red colour. Attractive, slightly spicy, ripe plum-cherry puree nose. Dry, medium bodied, quite well structured, tangy, ripe plum-cherry puree flavours with a lingering, bright, attractive, gentle cedar-tinged finish. Has 14% alcohol and only 2 g/L residual sugar with a new lot number L16213 on the lower part of the glass bottle. . Screwcap closure. Now appearing for the third time, it is similar to the recommended 2013 (**/**+) that was last released on June 25, 2016 at only $24.95. TONY ASPLER / 88.5-points - Smoky, spicy cherry nose with a note of leather; medium-bodied, dry, fruity with a lively spine of acidity CSPC 309583
Type Red Table Wine
Agent HHD Imp
Country New Zealand
Region
Rating **/**+(88 points)
Spicy, Bright, Ripe
LCBO Text Status A Vintage Assessments Explorer's Selection!
TASTING NOTE: Generous and succulent, this is a richly fruited and textured pinot showing dark cherry, floral, cedar and spice characters. The wine is concentrated and beautifully weighted with excellent harmony and integration, finishing long and supple. At its best: now to 2020. Score - 93 (Sam Kim, wineorbit.co.nz, Jan. 2015) Price $ 29.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - May 12, 2018
Cases bought 108 (12 bottles per case)

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