Tinpot Hut, 2009

Tasting: Marlborough Pinot Noir

Attractively evolved nose of leather, dried herbs, spice and beetroot; complex mature flavours, with firm acidity and fine tannins. Good length. Good, but needs food.

Tasting: Marlborough Pinot Noir

Very smoky, black fruit aromas; palate rather bland, with mildly fruity notes, a good deal of wood, and no strong character. Warm and spicy, and woudl work with food.

Tasting: Marlborough Pinot Noir

Fresh, lively, sweet-cherry aromas. Still fresh palate but with layers of savoury and other flavours. Dry, spicy, still has acidity, but just hinting at oxidation to come.