Coldstream HillsThis wine was served blind at dinner by a good friend along with three other “Reds”. Wendy and I immediately thought it must be a Gamay because it was so fresh and zesty. The nose was bursting with a whole mix of red fruits and maybe a hint of maceration character. On the palate it was an absolute fruit bomb. Loaded with cherry, raspberry and very, very clean. It was not a classic Pinot in character but maybe its what the New World needs, our own lovely easy drinking red with delicious summer flavours. When our host heard us raving he was smiling but as soon as he heard the gamay word muttered he quickly said “They are all Pinots”. Lovely colour, enticing nose and very quaffable. Maybe I am being a point miser but I am loathe to go higher because of my inbuilt understanding of Pinosity which didn’t match.

Rated : 92 Points
Tasted : Apr07
Alcohol : 14.0%
Price : $23
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2007 - 2009
Source : Friend
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