Waipara Hills Pinot Noir Sth Cross 08

2009 ANZWA Champion Open Red Wine, the Waipara Hills ‘Southern Cross Selection’ Central Otago Pinot Noir 2008 (18.5-/20), at 14.0% alc., made from Bendigo fruit, aged 7 months in 30% new French oak. Bright ruby red in colour with purple hues, the bouquet is redolent of bright red berry and cherry fruits, fresh and vibrant, with good oak backing the nose. On the palate, the bright berry fruits are prominent, lush and juicy, the extraction soft and supple. This is a fresh, forward style that will be good drinking over the next 3-5 years.  RC Dec 09

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