Mt. Difficulty
Mt. Difficulty 1999 Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
- $24
Deep black-cherry and cola aromas pick up subtle chocolate and toast notes. In the mouth, the fruit flavors come to the fore, with sour cherries accented by cocoa-powder tannins on the finish.
— J.C.
(5/1/2001)
Mt. Difficulty 2003 Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
- $30
A much better value than the more complex Target Gully bottling, this Bannockburn Pinot offers up dark chocolate and cola flavors, blended with treebark and plum. Dark, earthy notes are borne on a plump, medium-bodied mouthfeel that maintains decent structure. Drink or hold through 2010. Imported by American Estates Wines, Inc.
— J.C.
(12/1/2005)
Mt. Difficulty 2004 Pinot Gris (Central Otago)
- $24
A bit muted on the nose, but this nicely balanced, mouthfilling wine ofers juicy apple and melon flavors that coat the mouth, showing a touch of honeyed sweetness on the finish. Imported by American Estates Wines, Inc.
— J.C.
(5/1/2006)
Mt. Difficulty 2010 Roaring Meg Pinot Grigio (Central Otago)
- $16
A decent value in New Zealand Pinot Gris, Roaring Meg’s 2010 is eminently drinkable, balancing bright, vibrant passion fruit and nectarine flavors against hints of sugar and spice. It’s off dry in style at 11 g/l residual sugar, giving it a little extra heft on the palate.
— J.C.
(6/1/2011)
Mt. Difficulty 2007 Roaring Meg Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
- $24
Roaring Meg is Mt. Difficulty’s entry-level Pinot, offering authoritative if somewhat chunky flavors. Plum and cola notes predominate, filling the mouth and showing plenty of persistence.
— J.C.
(5/1/2009)
Mt. Difficulty 2009 Pinot Gris (Central Otago)
- $19
Nearly dry, this is a full-bodied, slightly creamy-textured Pinot Gris. It’s a bit shy on the nose, offering only modest melon and citrus notes, then closes with hints of nuts and spice. Drink now.
— J.C.
(6/1/2011)
Mt. Difficulty 2004 Roaring Meg Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
- $20
Mt. Difficulty’s entry-level Pinot is from young vines. It features perfumed scents of cherries and a plump, juicy, fruit-laden midpalate, then thins out a bit on the finish, where it picks up some herbal notes. Imported by American Estates Wines, Inc.
— J.C.
(12/1/2005)
Mt. Difficulty 2009 Roaring Meg Pinot Noir (Central Otago)
- $23
A supple, medium-bodied Pinot Noir with a pronounced acidic edge. Cranberry is the starring fruit here, framed by coffee-like oak. Crisp and a bit astringent on the finish.
— J.C.
(4/1/2012)
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