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Saddleback Pinot Noir 2004

Tasted:	22 Aug 2005 (age 1 year)
Name:	Saddleback (167)
Variety:	Pinot Noir (13)
Year:	2004
Producer:	Saddleback
Region:	Central Otago
Rating:	ok+
Web Site:	Not available

The colour was medium ruby red, with a pale edge, and quite strong legs. The bouquet had strong cherry fruit, and light earthy leather. There was a strong fruit taste, with cinnamon spice, and light pepper and an earthy leather finish. This was quite a complex wine, but still young and fruity. It was bottled by Peregrine.

Note 1 I am not really a wine expert (just an enthusiastic amateur), so please don't take my recommendations as anything more than a rough guide to these wines. I can take no responsibility if you buy a lot, on my recommendation, and then regret it!

Note 2 You may not agree with my evaluation of these wines as a lot of this is quite subjective. I tend to put a lot of emphasis on complexity and intense characteristic flavours and bouquet, so if you disagree you might just have different priorities.