Winery - Stoneleigh
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Another N.Z. Pinot that smells better than it tastes: attractive toast, black-cherry and cola aromas give way to lean flavors of tart berries and a persistent green tannic edge that seems unlikely to fade; drink it soon.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Aromas of Sieckel pears and ripe melons are joined by a hint of butter and an interesting anise note. On the palate the flavors are pear, with a strong citrus undercurrent. The lemon-lime acidity is practically searing at its crescendo on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Although this wine’s aromas verge on vegetal, hinting at tomato leaf and celery stalk, the flavors are nicely ripe and citrusy, featuring grapefruit, lime and lemongrass. The wine is round in the mouth and nicely textured, with a long, nectarine-tinged finish. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Not quite as enticing as the 2007, Stoneleigh’s 2008 Pinot Noir offers up some herbal, tomato-like aromas, combines them with roasted cherry-plum fruit, then finishes with a flourish of mocha oak. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Light and fresh, with slightly pungent notes accenting crisp grapefruit flavors. A bit too light to stand up to most foods, so try it on its own as an apéritif. Imported by Pernod Ricard, USA.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Starts of with plenty of sweaty, passion fruit aromas, but delivers ripe citrus and pink grapefruit flavors. It’s plump and round on the palate, finishing crisp and citrusy. Imported by Pernod Ricard USA.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Lots to like in this delicate Chard, with peach, smoke, green-apple and toast aromas. Rich and quite creamy, with high acidity. Not showing much fruit now. Sharp and austere, but interesting. Best Buy.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A medium-bodied, softly structured Pinot Noir, with earth and black cherry notes that come across as cola or chocolate. Drink now–2010. Imported by Pernod Ricard USA.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The Stoneleigh style traditionally favors ripeness over herbaceousness, and the 2008 holds true to form, offering up grapefruit and nectarine aromas and an appealing blend of citrus and stone-fruit flavors. It’s plump and round, yet finishes fresh. Good as an apéritif or with light dishes.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The higher yields of 2004 seem to have lightened this wine compared to the same bottling in 2003, but it’s still a charming wine, featuring lightweight cherry fruit coupled with briary nuances. Silky tannins grace the finish. Imported by Allied Domecq Wines USA.
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