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TASTING NOTES

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🍷 Appearance
Medium to deep ruby with garnet hues—rich, intense and slightly brooding in the glass, reflecting its single-vineyard pedigree.

👃 Aromas
Complex and expressive, showing dark cherry, ripe plum and blackberry.
Layers of thyme, spice (cinnamon, nutmeg) and subtle toasty oak unfold, with hints of cocoa and savoury herbs adding depth.

👅 Palate
Medium to full-bodied with impressive concentration and structure.
Dark fruits—black cherry and plum—drive the palate, supported by spice, chocolate and savoury notes.
A fine balance of ripe fruit, natural acidity and mineral tension gives precision and power.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky yet structured with plush, fine-grained tannins.
The finish is long and layered, carrying dark fruit, spice, oak complexity and a savoury mineral edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A premium single-vineyard Central Otago Pinot Noir—dark, powerful and sophisticated.
Combines richness and intensity with elegance, structure and excellent ageing potential.

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🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast duck, lamb, venison or slow-cooked beef.
Also exceptional with mushroom dishes or truffle-based cuisine.

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❤️ Why You’ll Love It

• Concentrated dark fruit with savoury complexity
• Silky tannins with structure and depth
• Premium Pinot Noir with serious ageing potential

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🎯 Perfect For

• Premium mixed dozens
• Pinot Noir lovers seeking depth and sophistication
• Cellaring (drinks beautifully now or over the next 8–12+ years)

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🏆 BBD Verdict
A serious step up in Pinot Noir quality—this Eleven Barrels release delivers depth, structure and pedigree.
Perfect for Better Buy The Dozen premium dozens, offering a high-end, cellar-worthy Pinot that adds real class and distinction to any selection.

Cheers

Peter Turnbull

Better Buy The Dozen