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Riorret Merricks Grove Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009 Wine Review

Riorret Merricks Grove Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

Riorret Merricks Grove Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

Mornington Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 2

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Price: $34.95

Drink: 2012-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Riorret

Agent: Dionysus Wines & Spirits Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Full-bodied yet low and mellow like Neil Diamond played low and sweet. Fleshy black cherries and some spice on the finish.

This Riorret Merricks Grove Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009 was reviewed on September 29, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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This wine smells of fresh red cherry, stalky greenery (though I am not sure of stem work), cardamom and just a faint hint of sous bois. The palate is juicy and plush but ultra vibrant – it’s a wash of vibrant red fruit followed by silken tannin and a long, bustling finish of cherry, spice and faint game meats. Fresh as you like, pure and driven, the wine feels energy packed and finely tuned for the price point. Man this is sophisticated in its restraint, man this is drinkable. Drink 2011-2017. Score: 93 Source: Mike Bennie, winefront.com.au

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