Winery - The Crossings
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A strong effort from this project in Marlborough’s Awatere Valley, the 2005 Crossings Pinot Noir features an elusive perfume-scented bouquet of flowers and black cherries, silky tannins and crisp acids. Cocoa and cherry flavors linger prettily on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From the Awatere subsection of Marlborough, this wine is all about balance and tang. The nose offers cantaloupe, white peach and a welcome hint of green pepper. Tangerine and melon fruit mix on the palate, which is defined by its stony feel. The finish is ample and quite citrusy, and overall this wine features a bright, likable disposition.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Like most unoaked Chardonnays, this is a bit simply fruity, but it’s also clean and fresh. Apple, melon and citrus flavors are easily carried by its medium body and mouthwatering finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Powerful aromas of black cherries and anise make a big initial impression, followed by waves of big, soft fruit. Rich black plum and cherry flavors firm up a little on the finish, making this a wine that’s more about immediately satisfying fruit than structure or complexity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Ripe notes of honey and peaches are balanced on the nose by celery, dill-like, herbal qualities. The palate features mouthfilling flavors of white nectarines, melons and figs that fade gently into smoky complexity on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A fruit-driven style, showing plenty of black cherries, accented by cola, herb and spice notes. The palate is pleasantly smooth and satiny in texture before turning tart on the finish. Drink now-2010.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A medium-bodied, user-friendly Pinot, with delicate aromas and flavors of cherries and spice and modest tannins. There’s no need to age this soft, accessible wine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
In contrast to previous vintages, The Crossing’s 2008 Pinot Noir seems a little herbal and even tomato-like at first, but then some delicate cherry fruit emerges on the palate of this lightweight offering, finishing with lingering tartness.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This medium-bodied Chardonnay displays some vegetal notes of canned corn and a slightly oily texture on the finish.
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