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My computer is in the shop so I'll have to do this on mobile, forgive any typos.
So this is the MWG iconic Central Otago pinot I ordered hoping for Felton; soon realised this was the go. Some ordinary reviews got me nervous.
This is a huge pinot, the nose is hot, and a little stewed. No feel of precision or purity, more like jam and funk and maybe some strawberries. As I reread this it sounds horrible, and it could definitely be improved, but there is complexity on the nose and it drew me back in. Really felt this was Givry-esque, rustic but interesting.
Palate is just as big, stalky and tannic. This isn't a bad pinot, I would say strawberries and cream, a richness that is wrapped up by tannic length. It's a bit challenging, for sure, but this is one I want to sit on. Day 2 was much improved, it seems to get funkier but the jamminess settled into more fruit purity somehow. Although still young its firmly in that 'serious complex pinot' category, as opposed to 'faultless delicate pinot'.
I can see why they wanted to get rid of this, but I think time will help to elevate the wine and I'm looking forward to cracking one in 2-3 years for another try.