Category Archive: Pinot Noir

20 Sep

Grasshopper Rock Pinot Noir 2007 (~$30)

Grasshopper Rock Pinot Noir 2007 (~$30)

An extroverted yet utterly charming pinot noir from a new pinot-only producer based in the Alexandra sub-region of Central Otago.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2007, Central Otago, Limited, Medium-bodied, New Zealand, Red, Screwcap
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14 Sep

Picardy’s new Burgundian duo

Picardy’s new Burgundian duo

Tasting notes for Picardy’s newly released 2008 Chardonnay and 2007 Tete de Cuvee pinot noir.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2007, 2008, Chardonnay, Cork, Medium-bodied, Pemberton, Red, Western Australia
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12 Sep

2009 Perth Show exhibitors tasting

2009 Perth Show exhibitors tasting

Impressions and scores of some of the trophy winners at this year’s Perth Show.

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2004, 2008, 2009, Fortified, Riesling, Show Results, Western Australia
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25 Feb

MadFish Pinot Noir 2006 ($19)

MadFish Pinot Noir 2006 ($19)

VINTAGE 2006 was very late in Western Australia and people aren’t expecting the traditional red powerhouses (cabernet, shiraz and associated blends) from the season to …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, 2006, Medium-bodied, Red, Screwcap, Western Australia
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12 Feb

Momo Pinot Noir 2006 ($25.90)

Momo Pinot Noir 2006 ($25.90)

After shooting to global prominence on the back of its Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough has slowly been building up its wine repertoire with pinot noir starting …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, 2006, Marlborough, Medium-bodied, New Zealand, Screwcap
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31 Oct

Two excellent Merricks Creek Pinot Noirs

Two excellent Merricks Creek Pinot Noirs

Earlier this month, passionate pinotphile Steve Naughton from Victorian-based pinot noir specialists Pinot Now flew into Perth for a whirlwind trip through Western Australia. During …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $30 +, 2005, Cork, Medium-bodied, Mornington Peninsula, Red, Uncategorised, Victoria
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10 Oct

Thoughts on Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Thoughts on Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

By the letter of my word, this post should wait until I’ve finished writing up the weekend’s Howard Park Riesling tasting, but as it’s more …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in 2007, Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, Red, Western Australia
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09 Oct

Massale by Kooyong Pinot Noir 2006 ($27)

Massale by Kooyong Pinot Noir 2006 ($27)

Showing signs of the warm vintage that took place in the Peninsula in ‘06, this wine is crammed full of pretty red fruit flavours with …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, 2006, Medium-bodied, Mornington Peninsula, Red, Screwcap, Victoria, Vintage
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27 Sep

Miceli Lucy’s Choice Pinot Noir 2005 ($26)

Miceli Lucy’s Choice Pinot Noir 2005 ($26)

I enjoyed the last bottle I had of this so didn’t let the chance to taste Miceli’s newest wares pass me by. Brilliant translucent ruby …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $20 - $30, Light-bodied, Mornington Peninsula, Red, Screwcap, Victoria
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04 Sep

De Bortoli Windy Peak Pinot Noir 2006 ($15)

De Bortoli Windy Peak Pinot Noir 2006 ($15)

One night while we were in the Mornington Peninsula, I was put in charge of wine-buying for that night’s meal we were cooking up …

 
By Max Veenhuyzen
Also posted in $10 - $20, Best value drop, Medium-bodied, Red, Screwcap, Victoria, Yarra Valley
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