Ninth Island Pinot Noir 2005 Tuesday, Dec 26 2006
Tasting Notes and Australia and Tasmania and Variety and Red and pinot noir
I had some of this with the Christmas turkey last night. Lively red cherries and spice, cinnamon quill and a hint of vanilla, a touch of woodiness. The palate displayed vague red fruits, a bit of spice, very lightly bodied with a drying finish. The length is pretty average, and to be honest the palate is a bit skinny. Drink now.
Rated : 81 Points
Tasted : Dec06
Alcohol : 13.5%
Price : $20
Closure : Screwcap
Drink : 2006 - 2007
Source : Dinner Companion
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December 26th, 2006 at 4:32 pm| Quote |
A pretty nice description for an 81 pointer! Guess it wasn’t a life changer huh!
December 26th, 2006 at 5:27 pm| Quote |
ninth island regularly disappoint me
there’s nothing wrong with it, it’s just…inoffensive.
So many better pinots from down here! Dalrymple, Freycinet, Domaine A, Barrington Estate, Cape Bernier…
December 26th, 2006 at 8:04 pm| Quote |
> A pretty nice description for an 81 pointer
81 points is about right. Very average.
December 27th, 2006 at 10:24 am| Quote |
Different price bracket there Regan…
I reviewed it here a while ago. I don’t mind the style it has to be said.
GW
December 27th, 2006 at 10:49 am| Quote |
Yep GW, you’re right. Although I did throw in the Cape Bernier and Dalrymple for around the same price. For the same dollars I’d always go the Dalrymple.
Admittedly the Freycinet and Domaine A are a weeeee bit more expensive…but it IS christmas
December 27th, 2006 at 8:06 pm| Quote |
However, I think they make something like 20 000 cases of this, maybe more. Given the volume it’s a pretty good effort.
GD
December 27th, 2006 at 9:45 pm| Quote |
Needs patience, it actually breaths up a lot nicer after about 90 minutes.