Pinot Noir Grasshopper Rock 09 *Gold, 5Stars* 6bts

Grasshopper Rock make the most awarded wines ever to be produced from the Alexandra sub-region of Otago...
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BLUE-GOLD MEDAL and TOP100wine- Sydney International Wine Competition 2011
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GOLD MEDAL-Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Competition 2010 (Tasted with Duck)
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SILVER MEDAL- London International Wine and Spirits Competition 2010
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Reviews:
- Raymond Chan 18.5- / 20 , 5 stars
- Geoff Kelly 18.0 / 20 , 4 stars
- Nick Stock, Gourmet Traveller WINE - Best Alexandra 2009 Pinot Noir
- Pinot Unearthed 18.75 / 20
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"Very dark, deep, black hued ruby-red colour with youthful purple hues, this has a very full, richly ripe nose of concentrated earthy, dark berry fruits, revealing layers with game and ink. Full, dense, weighty and concentrated, this has plenty of juiciness to the ripe dark cherry, berry and plum fruits. The tannins are firm, but fine and supple, the mouthfeel quite rounded. There is a slipperiness from the acidity. Drink with roasted game meat over the next 5-7 years."
- www.raymondchanwinereviews.co.nz
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"Pinot Noir ruby. In its light fragrant but highly varietal style, this wine reminded me of the 2008 Martinborough Vineyard wine from Pinot Noir 2010. There are sweet florals spanning from buddleia to darker roses, on red cherry fruit. Palate is a little lighter and fresher than the bouquet promised, but cellaring the wine will produce a pinot confuseable with some Cote de Nuits wines - even at premier cru level. Real promise here, to cellar 3 - 8 years. VALUE" -www.geoffkellywinereviews.co.nz
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6 bottles.
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