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Criterion Collection Central Otago Pinot Noir

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Central Otago, Otago, South Island, New Zealand
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
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Rachel Mulholland

Light bodied, fruit forward. Tart, bordering on astringent. Distinct and stable flavor. Tastes good. Somehow it manages to avoid tasting sweet despite the fruity flavor.

Nothing wrong with it, I prefer a fuller body and a rounder taste, but this was a delightful experience.

Light bodied, fruit forward. Tart, bordering on astringent. Distinct and stable flavor. Tastes good. Somehow it manages to avoid tasting sweet despite the fruity flavor.

Nothing wrong with it, I prefer a fuller body and a rounder taste, but this was a delightful experience.

Dec 11th, 2022
Daniel Sullivan

Garnet-purple almost opaque.
Boysenberry, red currant, pomegranate, lightly herbaceous.
Austere with stem tannin astringency.
Built to last. Not to be drunk alone…yet. Should be great in 5 years:

Garnet-purple almost opaque.
Boysenberry, red currant, pomegranate, lightly herbaceous.
Austere with stem tannin astringency.
Built to last. Not to be drunk alone…yet. Should be great in 5 years:

Jun 25th, 2021
liquidmiami

Cherry candied campfire notes on smell that hints with a curiosity of depth. Light floral notes dance with the diversity of herbal and grounded flavors. Mild on alcohol forwardness showing mostly on finish. Puckery balanced sweetness invites exploration into the depths of one more sip. It’s enjoyable, light, and had an honest depth of if pinto noir while remain jovial light and spunky.

Cherry candied campfire notes on smell that hints with a curiosity of depth. Light floral notes dance with the diversity of herbal and grounded flavors. Mild on alcohol forwardness showing mostly on finish. Puckery balanced sweetness invites exploration into the depths of one more sip. It’s enjoyable, light, and had an honest depth of if pinto noir while remain jovial light and spunky.

Jun 2nd, 2021
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