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Old Kent River Great Southern Pinot Noir(2001)

Winery:
Old Kent River
Varietal:
Pinot Noir
Region:
Australia > Western Australia > South West Australia > Great Southern > Frankland River
Type:
Red Wine
User Tags:
fruit, red grape, smooth, pinot noir, red meat, meat, balance, charcuteries, mint, texture 
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US $21.00

The Wine Messenger
93/100
March 2007
Brick/tile color and not too opaque. Aromatic nose of red berries, raspberries and a hint of mint. Medium-bodied; smooth texture all on fruit; smooth tannins; good balance; a very long finish on fruit; and a little vanillin. Delicious. Can age 2 to 5 years. Ideal with red meats, charcuterie and strong cheeses. A top Pinot Noir.
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The Wine Messenger
93/100
March 2007
Brick/tile color and not too opaque. Aromatic nose of red berries, raspberries, and a hint of mint. Medium-bodied, smooth texture all on fruit, smooth tannins, good balance. A very long finish on fruit and a little vanillin. Delicious. Can age for 3 to 6 years. Ideal with red meats, charcuterie and strong cheeses. A top Pinot Noir.
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The Wine Messenger
92.5/100
March 2007
A uniquely Australian Pinot Noir made in the Burgundy style from 30-year-old vines.

Ruby color showing development. This Pinor Noir has an aromatic nose of ripe red berries (raspberries & cranberries) with a hint of mint. It is delightfully medium-bodied with a smooth, fruity texture, soft tannins, good balance, and a very long finish on fruit. Delicious. Ideal with red meats, charcuterie and strong cheeses. A uniquely Australian Pinot Noir that drinks great now until 2009.
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The Wine Messenger
92+
January 2008
A uniquely Australian Pinot Noir made in the Burgundy style from 30-year-old vines.
Frankland River (a subregion of Great Southern) has a cool climate, similar to that in Burgundy, so it’s no surprise that the area is known for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The silt and gravel soils help promote low foliage and ripe fruit. The wine is made in the Burgundian fashion with open-vat, temperature controlled fermentation, and maturation in French oak for 12-18 months from grapes grown on 30-year-old vines.
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