2001 Long Gully Estate Pinot Noir

A Pinot which displays distinct varietal character and persistence of flavour. Bright brick red colour with delicate mauve hue. Medium body. The nose shows notes of cherry and stewed plum followed by a strawberry underlay. The palate has good weight with spice and strawberry flavours over a blackpepper background. Fine grained dryish tannins, followed by a cherry spice and blackpepper aftertaste.
Cellar 2-3 years (2005-2006)
Alc/Vol: 13.5%

RATING: 88/100

VALUE: XXX/5First Tasted: May 2003
A very good Pinot Noir from Long Gully. Deep brick red colour. The nose displays very good varietal character with top notes of dark cherries followed by earth and spice. The palate has very good depth of flavour and demonstrates very good length. Flavours of dark cherry, spice and aniseed. Fine grained tannins, followed by a very long spice, dark cherry and liquorice aftertaste.
Cellar 3-4 years (2006-2007)
Alc/Vol: 13.0%
RATING: 87
VALUE: XXX