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James Love Pinot Noir 2003

Tasted:	04 Sep 2004 (age 1 year)
Name:	James Love (57)
Variety:	Pinot Noir (13)
Year:	2003
Producer:	James Love
Region:	Central Otago
Rating:	ok+
Web Site:	Not available

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.

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.