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Although this post strays a little from the winetastic “aussie wine” niche, it has not been posted without good reason. A group of wine bloggers are running a monthly event known as Wine Blogging Wednesday, each month a theme is chosen, posts are written and horizons expanded, worthy endevours indeed. This month the theme is New Zealand Reds, hosted by Corkdork.
The 2004 Kim Crawford Marlborough Pinot Noir displays a smokey nose which shrouds the fruit hidden beneath, strawberry and cherry combine with earthy tones on the palate, a light mouth weight that finishes with a little peppery tannin. For those who are interested: Official tasting notes.
Weighing in at around $15 a bottle, this easy drinking pinot will not break the bank. It is enjoyable without being particulary exciting. The kiwi origins of this wine do provide a little varity from similar aussie wines, such as the DeBortoli Windy Peak.
Score: 6/10
Would I buy this wine again?
In short, no. Unfortunately it appears that finding a “great” pinot under $25 is a difficult task.
Diamond Valley Blue Label
Coldstream Hills
Hoddles Creek
are all good Pinot’s under $25. Unlike a few years ago there are quite a few bargains to be had in the cheap Pinot market. Gembrook and Yering Station also quite sound.
GW
Comment by GW — January 4, 2006 @ 4:49 am
GW coming through with the advice once again :)
I have tried the diamond valley and found it to be good, but not great for the money. Whereas I have drank several Shiraz which totally blew me away at the same price point.
Still, I will keep an eye open for those other two, value for money tastes great :)
Comment by Murray — January 4, 2006 @ 4:53 am