Astrolabe Voyage Pinot Noir 2009, Marlborough, South Island
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Critic Reviews (2)
Quite sulfurous off the top, moving into cracked black pepper and sweet cherry fruit. Alcohol is hot at 14.5%, and...
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This is a pale maturing pinot with a generous nose of dried earth, herbs, tomato, cherry and smoky, meaty notes. It’s...
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Community Reviews (2)
Smooth and silky, this Pinot has a minerality to it with dried herbs, red cherry, violets and a hint of cola. The finish is berry tinged with some crisp acidity that shines for a good while on the palate.
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Medium light ruby and garnet with a medium to medium+ intense nose.
Positives: Lots of juicy fruit featuring cherry, pomegranate, cranberry, Macintosh apple rhubarb, pipe tobacco, pine needles and forest leaves. Medium body with medium minus tannins, good acidity, and a fairly long length.
Negatives: Some heat from the 14.5 alcohol.
Interesting Point: I'm somewhat surprised that a cool climate Pinot reached 14.5% alcohol. Remember to slightly chill Pinot.
Drink now on its own or pair it with roasted duck.
Tasted: 25 Sept 12
Best Buy (Especially at the sale price!)
Score: 9+/10, Value: 9/10 (10/10 sale price), Total: 18+/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4+
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