Mt Difficulty, Long Gully Pinot Noir, Central Otago

Pinot Envoy : Cherry and plum with some tea, this was lighter in body than the others. Can really see that it is in a cold weather site. While it was well made it is not the style I prefer.

Top quality NZ and US Pinot Noirs and Burgundies, with an old Loire to finish (Tinakori Bistro, Wellington) : Colour deep red. A little flinty sulphur on the nose. A lifted, attractive nose of spice, black cherries and black berries that took a little time to open in the glass. Clearly New World on bouquet. Some comments were about volatile elements of the aromatics. A nice, silky smooth entry to the palate. A big, relatively primary wine, resting more on …