Mount DifficultyI have had a few complaints recently along the lines of ‘Winorama is turning into Pinorama!’ (or is that Pinotrauma) but rest assured I will be back at the bench shortly and tucking into a whole range of non-pinot wines…but for now I say if you can’t beat em join em. I have had some difficulty with Mt Difficulty over the last few years. I think it was the 2003 that was really quite reductive but this vintage is not only clean as a whistle but really rather nice too.

Attractive clear burgundy colour with aromas of red berry, plum, cinnamon bark, smoke, dried herbs and a sort of sweet smell that reminds me of cola. On the palate medium bodied with red berry, spice, licorice root, cola and dried herb flavours. Tannins are fine, dry and lightly grainy. Slightly sappy but fresh and juicy. This is not a big heavy wine. It has balance and considerable finesse. Finishes dry and lightly sappy but with excellent length of flavour.

Rated : 92 Points
Tasted : Nov06
Alcohol : 13.8%
Price : $40NZD
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2007 - 2014
Source : New World
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