2007 MATHILDE RESERVE
PINOT NOIR

	Winemaker’s comments Wine for this Reserve Pinot Noir was selected by the winemakers from barrels showing good tannins and spicy flavours. The wine was matured for 14 months in French oak barrels with 25% new oak. Will reward by cellaring 2-5 years. Bob Campbell gives 2007 Mathilde Reserve 4 stars 92

Appearance: Dark ruby red
Bouquet: Complex black fruit and spice
Palate: Blackberry and black currant flavours with a solid mid-palate and lingering dark chocolate finish. An intense and elegant wine, well balanced with fine tannins and good acidity.

Suggested food
Venison, game, beef and lamb dishes and hard aged cheeses.

Acidity 5.4 g/l; alc/vol 14.5%; bottled May 29th 2008
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