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 New Zealand/Pinot Noir: Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir 2006  £19.99  
Australian Wine Regions Country: New Zealand
Region: Waipara Valley, Canterbury
Style: Elegant and Well-balanced
New Zealand Wine Regions Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol Content: 15%
Wine Maker: Matthew Donaldson
Food and Wine Matching Closure Type: Screw Cap
Cellaring Potential: Drink now and over next 6 to10 years
Latest News Contains Sulphites: Yes
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Links Website: www.pegasusbay.com
Comments: The wine has the rich carmine hue, typical of pinot noir, but the winemakers purposely avoided the dark, inky colours which result from over-extraction. The aromas and flavours are a complex intertwining of fruity and savoury nuances with impressions of cherries, plums and red berry fruits. These are over-lain with hints of black olives, liquorice, coffee, grilled meats and mushrooms. There are also whispers of mocha, chocolate and cinnamon. While elegant, the wine seems to expand in the mouth and has a backbone of fine tannins and acidity which keep its structure focussed and tightly-knit. 

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