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Matua Valley Estate Series Pinot Noirtext
91POINTS
16¾/20

Matua Valley Estate Series Pinot Noir 2004

Wairau Valley, Marlborough, South Island, New ZealandA blend of 5 different clones with 20% new French oak. Cherry, strawberry jam, worsteshire, licorice, rhubarb, forest floor, orange peel aromas with a touch of coriander and celery salt. - Nice bright fruit and very varietal. Dry, round, elegant, supple palate with good acidity. Smoky, rhubarb, strawberry, rootsy, orange peel, and red currant flavours. Good plush texture and balance with a bit of incense and five-spice on the finish. Very attractive style and price.Tasted: 07 October 2006Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:
BC$31.99750mlspeculative listing - Foster's Wine Estate
Producer: Matua Valley WinesDistributors: Mark Anthony Wines and Spirits
Grape: Pinot Noir