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TASTING NOTES
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🍷 Appearance
Bright ruby red with purple hues—vibrant, youthful and immediately inviting in the glass.
👃 Aromas
Lifted and fruit-driven, bursting with black Doris plum, blueberry and dark cherry.
Subtle hints of spice and a touch of floral lift add complexity and appeal.
👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and juicy, showcasing generous dark fruit—plum, blackberry and cherry.
Rich and supple through the mid-palate, with a smooth, fruit-forward style and soft tannins making it highly approachable.
🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and rounded with gentle tannin structure.
The finish is smooth, long and moreish, with lingering dark fruit and a soft, velvety edge.
🍇 Overall Style
A fruit-forward Central Otago Pinot Noir—bright, juicy and easy-drinking.
Less about structure, more about pure enjoyment, vibrancy and immediate appeal.
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🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast chicken, pork, duck or BBQ meats.
Also great with pizza, pasta or casual entertaining.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love It
- Juicy dark fruit with smooth, supple texture
- Easy-drinking Pinot Noir with wide appeal
- Great value Central Otago expression
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🎯 Perfect For
- Mixed dozens with strong customer appeal
- Everyday drinking Pinot Noir
- BBQs, casual dinners and entertaining
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🏆 BBD Verdict
A classic crowd-pleasing Pinot Noir—this Devil’s Staircase delivers juicy fruit, softness and instant drinkability.
Perfect for Better Buy The Dozen mixed dozens, offering a reliable, easy-drinking Pinot that customers will come back to again and again.
Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen
