Winery - Tohu
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This one falls squarely into the white-grapefruit and lime category. Quite herbal, with an outright green streak in the midpalate. Good tropical-fruit core, and round. Easy to drink, not piercing, and a little metallic. There’s a basil-oregano note to the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Notice the price decrease for this wine, which boasts young cherry, cranberry and herbal notes. There’s even some bacon in there. The palate is snappy and defined by strawberry, while orange peel and pepper notes drive the finish. This wine should hit stride in late 2003/early 2004. Right now it’s a bit young and tangy.
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Tohu Pinot Noir - 2002
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tohu’s entry-level Pinot Noir features some classic Pinot attributes: hints of tomato, beets and mushrooms that dress up tart berry fruit. Turns crisp and cranberryish on the finish.
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Tohu Pinot Noir - 2007
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A Maori-owned company, Tohu has been crafting solid wines for close to a decade. The 2007 Pinot Noir features standard cherry and cola notes, accented by some darker, coffee-like aromas and flavors. The tannins are negligible, with crisp acids providing the necessary punch on the finish. Drink now.
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Tohu Pinot Noir - 2007
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This Sauvignon from a Maori-owned venture is a bit extreme in style, but well-made. It leans toward the vegetal side of Sauv Blanc, hinting at string beans and green tomatoes, then closes with a powerful blast of white-grapefruity tartness. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Gooseberry and white-pepper aromas are followed by a bold, clean palate that is so racy it's like taking a drink of cold mountain spring water. Lime and green melon shift in and out in layers. The finish is lean and long, driven by vital acidity. An idal aperitif wine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Bright and easy to drink, this Chardonnay has a super smooth mouthfeel--its well balanced, round and on the creamy side. Smells yellow--butter, pear skin and white peach stand out. In the mouth, caramel and almost tropical-fruit notes dominate. It's more reserved than it sounds.
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Tohu Chardonnay - 2000
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Quite purple, with sweet cherry, dried herb and flower petal aromas. The palate is smoky and modestly complex, with a fine mix of cherry and chocolate. The finish grows deeper and darker, emphasizing tar and espresso. Medium in body, but packing punch. The feel is fresh yet firm.
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Tohu Pinot Noir - 2001
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
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Tohu Pinot Noir - 2006
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Golden in color, with tight-grained oak on the nose despite the fact that 20% of the wine spent just four months in barrel. Baked apple flavors carry the palate, followed by mild fruit notes and more oak on the finish. A toasty golden eagle with elegance.
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Tohu Chardonnay - 2001
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