Had a glass: 2008 Delta Pinot Noir

Source: http://www.deltawines.co.nz

He says: I was far from blown-away by this Pinot. Another less than stellar entry from Marlborough. Failed to shine against Bin 941′s duck dish; more suited to the fatty lamb confit.

She says: It is a step up from the Villa Maria but also a step up in price.

2006 Errazuriz Pinot Noir

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She says: a good example that there are gems to found if only you look under the stones;

He says: This is a brilliant value and an excellent example of how New World Pinot Noirs are giving Burgundy a run for their money.

2008 Villa Maria Pinot Noir Private Bin

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She says: This has, “Marlborough should stick to whites and let Central Otago do what they do best” written all over it;

He says: a simple Pinot Noir, held back by its lackluster feel in the mouth.

Wine truths

“When it comes to wine, I tell people to throw away the vintage charts and invest in a corkscrew. The best way to learn about wine is the drinking.”
by Alexis Lichine

Wine Ratings

★☆☆☆☆ - Poor quality. Avoid. Save your money. Between 80-84 points.

★★☆☆☆ - Average quality or poor value. Between 84-88 points. Some expensive wines are downgraded for bad value.

★★★☆☆ - Good. Between 88-92 points. Or a good value on the lower end of the point scale.

★★★☆☆ - Excellent quality. Between 92-96 points. Or a cheap yet good quality wine which is excellent value.

★★★☆☆ - Outstanding, best examples in the world. Between 96 and 100 points. A perfect wine.