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Rock 2006 Pinot Noir
Five Stars("outstanding") UK Decanter Magazine Sept 2008-one of seven 5 star Pinot Noir from 154 tasted from the best of New Zealand.
“An outstanding wine of exceptional complexity and character”. Neal Martin of Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate has awarded JR 06 90/100. His article and enthusiastic review on NZ wines is available to subscribers on Robert Parker
Five stars and Best Buy Christmas 2007 edition of Cuisine Magazine New Zealand
$35.00
Gold Medal Liquorland Top 100
Silver Medal Bragato 2007
Silver Wine NZ International 2007
Silver Medal International Wine and Spirits Competition 2008
Also in the July 2008 WINE NZ magazine our Pinot Noir was scored in top six in under $35 price range.
"I tried your 2006 Pinot Noir with barbecue roast lamb last night - it was great. Smooth and well balanced. Everything the label promised." Francis Weaver, Wellington.
Tasting Notes
Nice deep colour, smoky-spicy kinda funky nose. Intense fruit on the front palate with cherry tamarillo, currant and liquorice. Showing textural layers, richness, depth and complexity. Lots of nice dried culinary herb notes with well integrated oak. Tannic streak to finish. Dry with good weight body and length.
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Judge Rock, Venus Pinot Noir 2007, 4.5 Stars Cuisine Magazine, Silver Medal Bragato. Bronze Air NZ Wine Awards 2008
Our 2007 Venus Pinot Noir was bottled 15 February 2008 and is available. Tastings confirm this is a superior Pinot Noir from a small crop and is a step up from the Venus 2006.
$27.50
Quote Manager of Lemon Room Restaurant one of our favourite restaurants
in Dunedin.
Oh My God!!! You have just converted a strict Sav Blanc drinker.
It was just amazing. I shared it (unwillingly, haha) with my girl friend
on Saturday night and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. If this doesn' win
awards, I will eat my shorts!!! (so to speak, haha) Thank you so much for
letting me taste this beautiful Pinot Noir. Thanks again
Winemakers notes-Nice colour, with brick red and purple hues. Chocolate, caramel and cherry notes on the nose. A nice vibrant nose, with hints of dried herbs and smoky notes. The palate is well fruited, with a certain softness and roundess developing, but the wine is still quite young, so does open up in the glass. The palate has good weight, structure and acidity and is well fruited, more in the cherry and herbal spectrum, with nice weight and elegance.
Only 200 cases.
Judge Rock, Pinot Noir 2007 Elite Gold Medal Air New Zealand Awards 2008
Joelle Thompson Mind Food Magazine 12 December 2008
Another gold medal winner at this year’s Air New Zealand Wine Awards, this Central Otago Pinot Noir is a clear stand out. Juicy fruit flavours couple with spicy aromas and a long finish.
Tasting notes
Dark cherry, chocolate and spice introduce the aromatic sensation. Complex, silky and bustling with great fruit weight and savoury nuances, this wine will please plenty of Pinot fans. Its, sumptuous and lasting with flavour and ready for your immediate consumption with loads of repeat visits through to 2011-12.
The 2007 was a small vintage with only 300 cases. The bunch weights were 40 grams with very small berries.
$35.00 order now to avoid disappointment.
Judge Rock Pinot Noir 2008
Four Stars Michael Cooper , Bronze Medal Bragato and NZ Top 100
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW eRobert Parker
89 points
"Pale to med ruby-purple colour. Dusty, earthy warm strawberry and
sour cherry aromas. Crisp acidity, low to medium level of silky tannins,
medium+ body. Good concentration and balance. Long finish."
Winemakers notes-Fresh dark cherry and omega plum fruit with subtle savoury notes followed by a refreshing long and fine finish.
Venus Pinot Noir 2008
3.5 Stars Michael Cooper , Silver Medal New Worls Wine Awards, Bronze Medal NZ LL Top 100
Elegant Pinot Noir, nice colours with red and purple hues, flavours include red fruits, violets, savoury mushroom and earthy notes with layers of silky soft tannins.
Judge Rock, Venus Rosé 2006-SOLD OUT 2010 will be in stock in October 2010
100% Pinot Noir grapes, Pommard and Dijon clones, were harvested on April 25 2006.
The wine was crafted from free run juice after 3 day cold soak and then fermented at low temperatures for 6 weeks. The fermentation will be stopped to retain a slight sweetness. We are aiming for delicate strawberry and nectarine tropical fruit flavours with the mouth feel of a chenin blanc. A truly romantic wine perfect for an intimate light lunch or the long summer evenings. Best served slightly chilled. Available now. Limited stock be in quick.