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CENTRAL OTAGO PINOT NOIR 2016 Central Otago, South Island
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer INVIVO
Deep purple colour. Spicy, juicy, ripe plum-cherry nose with some slight tangy notes. Dry, medium to medium-light bodied, spicy, gently juicy, fresh, bright ripe plum-cherry puree flavours with a tangy, crisp, faintly tropical finish. Quite ready to drink. Has 14% alcohol and 2 g/L residual sugar with a screwcap closure. Better than the recommended 2014 (**/**+) released on April 1, 2017 at $24.95. CSPC 466029
Type Red Table Wine
Agent Nic Pea
Country New Zealand
Region
Rating **+(89 points)
Tangy, Juicy, Ripe
LCBO Note Status Recommended by Vintage Assessments!
A Best Buy
TASTING NOTE: Central Otago is the southernmost winemaking region in the world and home to some of the most exciting versions of Pinot Noir anywhere. This one offers good value and is loaded with juicy red fruit - think cherry, raspberry and red plums - with smoke, coffee and toast notes. Enjoy with roast pork or beef. (Vintages panel, Aug. 2017) Price $ 24.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - March 3, 2018
Cases bought 280 (12 bottles per case)

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