April 2005, Geoff Kelly Wine Reviews

TWO PADDOCKS PICNIC PINOT NOIR 2003

17 (****) Central Otago, New Zealand: 12.5%; $26

Elegant pinot noir ruby. This is simply lovely pure light pinot, some florals, clear cherries, pleasing and fragrant. Palate is pro rata, not as concentrated as the more serious wines, red fruits dominant, but the alcohol (if correct) showing how easily the flavours of physiological maturity are achieved in a good year in Otago's continental climate. If this were priced close to the other Picnic Series wines, it would be a great introduction to the variety. Cellar 3 – 5 years.

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