Millton, La Cote Pinot Noir, Gisborne

Too thin. Fruit is ok, lacking body

I don't drink much Kiwi Noir and I tend to drink a lot of Pinot. It's not that it's bad or inferior to Oregon Pinot, but somehow by the time it gets over here (USA) it's just not price competitive. Sure sure, they have their established markets (UK is strong apparently, and my English friends say the same thing about top notch American wines -good/great but not price competitive), but this Garagiste special (via Wilson Daniels imports - needed to …

Pale ruby red colour. Delicate and balanced, with red cherries, some spice, and silky smooth texture.

Medium ruby in the glass. A savoury style of Pinot where the fruit comes in as a supporting role. Probably because of the vintage this is a bit on the riper side compared to previous vintages. Medium-bodied with soft tannins, moderate acidity and great finesse. Lovely little drop.