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James Love Pinot Noir 2003

Name:James Love (46)
Variety:Pinot Noir (13)
Producer:James Love
Region:Central Otago

I tasted the 2003 vintage of this wine on 24 Oct 2004 when it was 1 year old and gave it a rating of ok.
Colour was light ruby red, with a pinkish edge. The bouquet was sweet spicy berry fruit. The taste showed light soft vanilla oak, strawberry fuit, and a short dry finish. This wine was quite simple, a light fruity spicy style.
I tasted the 2003 vintage of this wine on 04 Sep 2004 when it was 1 year old and gave it a rating of ok+.
The colour was bright and clear ruby red with a pinkish edge and moderate legs. The bouquet had cherry fruit and light wood, and was slightly spicy. The taste showed soft vanilla oak start, pleasant cherry fruit, and a sharp grapey finish. This wine had a light-medium body, it had a fruity style with some tannic balance.

Tastings:2
Vintages:2003
Web Site:Not available
Average (3.3):Rating

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