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Leaning Rock Pinot Noir 2002

Tasted:	06 Nov 2005 (age 3 years)
Name:	Leaning Rock (164)
Variety:	Pinot Noir (13)
Year:	2002
Producer:	Leaning Rock
Region:	Central Otago
Rating:	good
Web Site:	http://leaningrock.co.nz

The colour was medium deep red, and there were quite heavy legs. The bouquet was intense sharp oak, plum and berry fruit, and chocolate. The taste had a smooth soft wood start, strong berry fruit, and a light savoury finish, and it was quite dry. This wine was quite complex with intense fruit, and smooth wood balance. It won a silver medal at Bragato Competition in August 2003; and a gold medal at the Royal Easter Show, in March 2004.

Note 1 I am not really a wine expert (just an enthusiastic amateur), so please don't take my recommendations as anything more than a rough guide to these wines. I can take no responsibility if you buy a lot, on my recommendation, and then regret it!

Note 2 You may not agree with my evaluation of these wines as a lot of this is quite subjective. I tend to put a lot of emphasis on complexity and intense characteristic flavours and bouquet, so if you disagree you might just have different priorities.