Handpicked Collection Central Otago Pinot Noir 2012 (Central Otago, NZ)
14%, Screwcap, $60
This is part of the new ‘Collection’ range from Handpicked, utilising premium grower fruit from all over the countryside. The grapes for this were sourced from the Hawkesbury Estate vineyard near Wanaka. Nice packaging too.
What is appealing is the pinosity – it smells and tastes like Otago Pinot through and through. My only gripe – and its a continuing theme through these Handpicked Pinots is that its a bit warm, with bacony development, spirity alcohol and a quite forward style. The flipside is that this has some balls, with a chewy finish and some grip and thrust.
Not a bad wine, but would be even better if it had more delicacy.
Source: Sample
Tasted: Dec 14
Drink: 2014-2018
Score: 16.8/20, 89/100+
Would I buy it? Not yet.
Buy online: Handpicked website
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