ON-179200 QC-12144132

Astrolabe Voyage Pinot Noir 2009, Marlborough, South Island

Pinot Noir Pinot Noir
Marlborough, New Zealand

$24.95 (179200)

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May 26, 2012

Critic Reviews (2)

David Lawrason
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David Lawrason

This is a pale maturing pinot with a generous nose of dried earth, herbs, tomato, cherry and smoky, meaty notes. It’s...

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John Szabo, MS
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John Szabo, MS

Quite sulfurous off the top, moving into cracked black pepper and sweet cherry fruit. Alcohol is hot at 14.5%, and...

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Edward Rasiulis
Edward Rasiulis

Medium light ruby and garnet with a medium to medium+ intense nose.

Positives: Lots of juicy fruit featuring cherry, pomegranate, cranberry, Macintosh apple rhubarb, pipe tobacco, pine needles and forest leaves. Medium body with medium minus tannins, good acidity, and a fairly long length.

Negatives: Some heat from the 14.5 alcohol.

Interesting Point: I'm somewhat surprised that a cool climate Pinot reached 14.5% alcohol. Remember to slightly chill Pinot.

Drink now on its own or pair it with roasted duck.

Tasted: 25 Sept 12

Best Buy (Especially at the sale price!)

Score: 9+/10, Value: 9/10 (10/10 sale price), Total: 18+/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4+

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Holly Bruns
Holly Bruns

Smooth and silky, this Pinot has a minerality to it with dried herbs, red cherry, violets and a hint of cola. The finish is berry tinged with some crisp acidity that shines for a good while on the palate.

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