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16½/20
Whitehaven Marlborough Pinot Noir Greg Series 2009
Marlborough, South Island, New ZealandPeppery, tobacco, spicy, cherry, herbal, vanilla, smoky, barnyard aromas with a good streak of strawberry jam and a savoury note. Rich, full, ripe, round and silky palate. Celery salt, thyme, carrot top, plum, strawberry jam, vanilla, smoky, savoury, tobacco flavours. Good concentration and flavours but the finish is a bit too oaky, heavy and warm. A blend of 3 clones, 115, 667, 777 from 3 different growers and regions.Tasted: 26 November 2011Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:| BC | $35.00 | 750ml | estimated retail |
Grape: Pinot Noir
