Central Otago Wine

• January 2018

  Al - Most everybody goes to Marlborough but I was in Central Otago during it's early days of real wine discovery and it is beautiful - their pinot noir selection is very good.  Also, Hawkes Bay with it's gravelly, stoney southern Rhone soil is a must, some good wines are hitting the States from there also.You are correct on the price point (+/-)... Read More

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• November 2017

  This offer from Ian Cauble looks worth trying:  ATA RANGI, ... ... ... world-class Pinot Noir. Central Otago, on the south island and home to the most southerly (as in, close to Antarctica southern) vineyards in the world, is the best known. But there’s also Wairarapa, on the north island, and its sub-zone of Martinborough—whose microclimate ... Read More

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• August 2017

  Went a little South American with steak, grilled veggies, etc and these:Both of ... was a lot like some of the Central Otago wines I've tried. Elegant, easy drinking, a touch of spice and smooth tannins.  Raspberry and dark cherry on entry. Great nose.The CyT Serie Ribera Cabby was at it's prime. Plenty blackberry, dirt, a cedar note and chewy ... Read More

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• August 2017

  This was dinner on Saturday night with friendsStarted with a platter of Salami, ... 2014 Peregrine Pinot from Central Otago was a much more interesting Pinot, certainly a fruit driven raspberry flavour but certainly had some savoury characteristics which suggest to me some ageing potential definitely worth drinking  The Pinots were accompanied ... Read More

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• May 2017

  Aussie Pinot NoirBest RegionsAdelaide Hills - South AustraliaMornington ... - ... ... - Ata Rangi rather than Central Otago - Felton RoadI tend to feel Central Otago can be too much on the raspberry fruit characteristic and lacking some more meaty earthy characteristics&nbs Read More

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• February 2017

  Yes a littleMainly Central Otago and Martinborough PinotsHawkes Bay has a unique bit of dirt known as Gimlett Gravels which makes some very unique and delicious Shiraz, very different to ours and in very small quantitiesThey also produce some good chardonnayI have toured Marlborough twice as part of my work for Pernod and it is a quite beautiful... Read More

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  March 2016

  Carrick Unravelled Pinot Noir 2013

  Snoothrank:

  Nose is almost unpronounced to a hint of berry. Firm tannins, dry. Underwhelming at best. Read More

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  February 2016

  Felton Road Pinot Noir Central Otago Block 5 2007

  Snoothrank:

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  Wine review by Sanchee1

  
  
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  February 2016

  Loveblock Pinot Noir Central Otago 2012

  Snoothrank:

  Floral and earthy nose with licorice violets and rich syrupy cherries. More herbal notes in the mouth, basil and sage, with delicious ripe cherry and mixed berry fruit blossoming towards the finish blending with tart cranberry, blueberry and a creamy oaky finish.90 pts Read More

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  November 2015

  Rod Easthope Pinot Noir 2014

  Snoothrank:

  Not a big fan of Pinot Noir but this was a decent bottle. Read More

  Wine review by anstett

  
  

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