Pisa Range Estate, Black Poplar Block Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Pisa Range Estate · Central Otago › New Zealand

Red · Pinot Noir
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LWIN 1241785
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89 /100
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13
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Taster #2873 · Sep 30, 2017
88/100
I'm sure this bottle was on the decline when opened. Nose a bit sour at first, but more neutral later on. Fruit on the front rather muddled and a touch sour now. Tannins and structure of the wine still pleasantly intact however. Nice leather on the finish is pleasing.
2007 vintage
Taster #3290 · Dec 1, 2016
94/100
Still good, but need to drink up
2007 vintage
Taster #6025 · Mar 30, 2012
88/100
A bit too sweet on first day, thick, much better on 2nd day
2007 vintage
Taster #6025 · Mar 6, 2012
90/100
Very good drink now. Great PQR.
2007 vintage
Taster #4046 · Dec 4, 2011
88/100
A recent closeout purchase ($19.95) that was allowed to rest for a month before opening the first of six bottles. This is a nice near term drink for the dollar made in a modern style that, in my opinion, is unlikely to improve. Deep ruby color with good clarity and a small amount of light filmy sediment. This bottle had a noticeable sour tone on the nose when first decanted. I gave it a good shaking in the decanter and …
2007 vintage
Taster #3360 · Nov 4, 2011
85/100
We have tried 3 bottles out of 8 that we have on hand and find a bit of sauerkraut on the nose. It is drinkable but, I am shocked that everyone else seems to like this wine.
2007 vintage
Taster #6025 · Oct 12, 2011
90/100
Fruity and earthy Pinot nose. Dark, purple red. Interesting mid palate with cherry, dark fruits and earthiness, some smokiness, licorice, relatively firm structure, balanced, with some tar, mineral, but astringe, medium to long finish. Give it some time in cellar. It is better on second day. floral nose and bitterness subsides. Good PQR.
2007 vintage
Taster #6940 · Sep 11, 2011
88/100
Black fruit; heavy for Pinot. A little astringent but very good: good structure and persistent.
2007 vintage
Taster #8083 · Feb 21, 2011
92/100
A high degree of funky, meaty and earthy characteristics when nosing this wine. The colour is a dark red, much darker than many NZ pinots. The palate shows strong fruit flavours and an imensely long finish. A powerful wine which good indications of cellaring potential - say 5 - 7 years.
2007 vintage
Taster #8506 · Jan 15, 2011
90/100
Nice nose dark color strong flavor. Did not develop but very good.
2007 vintage
Taster #9498 · Oct 24, 2010
90/100
Meaty nose with slight chocolate taste
2007 vintage
Taster #6940 · Oct 16, 2010
89/100
Better structure than many NZ pinot. Long finish. A bit tart.
2007 vintage
Taster #7565 · Oct 12, 2010
Medium intensity ruby colour. Aromas of cherry, raspberry, earthy/muddy notes, smoke and bacon. In the mouth the fruit profile leans more towards black fruits - cherry and even plum - with some peppery spice and oak. the finish is long. Very good but not my personal style.
2007 vintage
Taster #2936 · Mar 23, 2010
Swig Wine Tasting (Intercontinental Hotel, London) : Dark core to this wine - meaty nose - in the mouth bitter fruit but with a sweetness coming through. Long long finish - very persistent. A more modern expression of Pinot Noir, but alluring and complex. Very young - this will be excellent in a few years.
2007 vintage
Taster #2116 · Jan 19, 2010
91/100
Sweet red fruit beautifully balanced by tart acidity. Good length. Very true and honest expression on pinot.
2007 vintage