Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2013

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There are 8 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Rodney Busch rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

Very good Pinot.

Anthony Hillman rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

Bright aromas of dark cherry, earth, and leather, with a hint of strawberry jam are reflected on the juicy palate with cherry fruitiness, black pepper, baking spices, and a little oak, supported by medium chalky tannins. A medium bodied, fruity, food friendly companion for mushroom risotto or herb crusted salmon.

Ready to drink now. Will likely gain complexity over next 4 or 5 years in bottle at risk of compromising its fruit forward style.

Tasted November 2014

Notes from http://www.kimcrawfordwines.com

Aged in a mixture of French oak barrels and tank for five months.

Martha Kelly AIWS rated this wine as 84/100 with the following review:

Simple, spicy, and refreshing this New Zealand wine has flavours of red fruit and pungent spices, with green overtones.
Pair with pizza or lighter fare from the grill.
Drink now; not suitable for further ageing.
Date tasted: August 2014.

Jennifer Havers rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Bright ruby, with cherry, strawberry and a bit of earthiness on the nose. Very smooth drinking, with the same flavours on the palate.

Shelley Harris rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Delicate aromas of cinnamon, vanilla and cherry, with a fruity smooth finish. I see this wine pairing well with grilled seasonal vegetables with a balsamic glaze.

Courtney Flood rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Cherry candy aroma, beautiful palate of fresh picked raspberries. Refreshing and fruity.

Douglas McMillan rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Cherry, candied berries, and cinnamon spice aromas and a sweet and tart cheery taste with a nice, silky mouth feel make this a great example of a new world Pinot.

Craig Kuziemsky rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Cherry and red current on the nose with currant, raspberry and oak flavors.

Natalie's Review

Kim Crawford Pinot Noir 2013, Marlborough, South Island, New Zealand: Beautifully balanced! This New Zealand Pinot Noir seems to get better every year, and this is no exception. Lovely cherry-berry flavours, yet not sweet. Great mouth-watering juiciness for a wide range of foods, yet not acidic. Superb craftsmanship. Highly recommended. Drink: 2013-2018. 626390 13.50% D 750 mL $19.95 Score: 92/100. August 15, 2014 Top Rated Red Wine. Full Review

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