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Felton Road 2007 Block 3 Pinot Noir (Central Otago)

Price $75

Felton Road’s Pinots have been among the best in NZ, but the 2007s step things up another notch. The Block 3 combines a briary, slightly herbal element with black cherry aromas, then unfolds on the palate to reveal layers of fruit, coffee and spice. It’s lush yet structured, with a long, textured finish. Drink now–2015. — J.C. (5/1/2009)

Felton Road 2008 Block 5 Pinot Noir (Central Otago)

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Price $79

Plummy and dark, with accents of cedar, dark chocolate and hints of coffee. This is always the most robust of the Felton Road Pinots, and really deserves a few years in the cellar; although it’s approachable now, expect the already soft tannins to turn silkier in time. — J.C. (9/1/2010)

Felton Road 2008 Block 3 Pinot Noir (Central Otago)

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Price $80

In 2008, the Block 3 tannins are so silky and refined they give a soft, luscious character to the wine that’s incredibly appealing. Spice, black cherry and cola notes finish long and complex. Drink now–2015. — J.C. (6/1/2010)

Felton Road 2007 Block 5 Pinot Noir (Central Otago)

Price $78

Slightly bigger than the Block 3, but simultaneously softer as well, Felton Road’s 2007 Block 5 features ripe, plummy fruit backed by earthy nuances, spice and cola. Like its stablemate, it’s lushly textured, with a long finish. Drink now–2015. — J.C. (5/1/2009)

Valli 2006 Waitaki Vineyard Pinot Noir (Central Otago)

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Price $52

— J.C. (7/1/2008)

Mt. Difficulty 2001 Sauvignon Blanc (Central Otago)

Price $16

Hard to believe there’s no oak aging or lees contact, it’s so incredibly rich and creamy. Offers ripe, fruity flavors of peaches and sweet apples, although the wine is bone-dry, with excellent acidity. Concentrated, dense and opulent, it’s a real treat to the palate. — S.H. (11/15/2002)

Peregrine 2006 Pinot Noir (Central Otago)

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Price $42

A pleasant stylistic change from Peregrine, whose wines have been somewhat chunky in the past, this vintage nicely captures Pinot’s elusive silky texture and complex aromas. It’s highly perfumed, with hints of herbs and roses wrapped around a soft core of lush black-cherry fruit. Finishes long, framed by soft tannins. Drink now–2015. — J.C. (12/1/2007)

Wooing Tree 2005 Pinot Noir (Central Otago)

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Price $35

This wine was a big award winner back in New Zealand, and it’s easy to see why. It’s full-bodied and rich but never heavy, with complex aromas and flavors that include cola and coffee, black cherries and plums, cinnamon and clove. Finishes long, with mouthwatering acids and a fine coating of silky tannins. Delicious now, but should last through at least 2012, maybe… — J.C. (5/1/2007)

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